Thymus Cancer The Global Thymus Cancer Market size reached US$ 461.4 million in 2022 and is projected to witness lucrative growth by reaching up to US$ 702.5 million by 2031. The thymus cancer market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The key players are adopting strategies such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, novel product launches and enhanced focus on R&D and regional expansion to stand out as strong competitors in the thymus cancer market. For Instance, on November 17, 2021, Pfizer Inc. acquired Trillium Therapeutics, a clinical-stage immuno-oncology business designing innovative cancer treatments.
Thymic carcinoma, which develops from thymic epithelial cells and has a very poor prognosis, is a rare but aggressive cancer that spreads quickly. The two kinds of thymic cancers diagnosed are the thymoma and thymic carcinoma. Thymus is an organ associated with the lymph system responsible for the production of lymphocytes that aids in fighting against infections. Thymic cancer normally impacts the region between the lungs and the front part of the chest. Increased research activities and new Treatment product launches are driving the thymus cancer market growth.
Thymus Cancer Market Dynamics
The Increased Market Development is Boosting the Global Thymus Cancer Market Growth.
The increased market developments are driving the global thymus cancer market growth in the forecast period. For instance, in Jun 2022, Innovation Pharma, a clinical-stage biopharma company acquired a stake in Squalus Medical, an Israel-based company that developed StingRay laser system. It is a laser-based thermal ablation technology that is developed for the treatment of inoperable cases of epilepsy and improved new options for oncology treatment.
Limited Knowledge of Thymus Cancer Hampers the Global Thymus Cancer Market Growth.
Limited knowledge of thymus cancer is a primary restraint in the development of new treatments and therapies for the disease. Thymus cancer is a rare and complex disease, and there is still much to be learned about its causes, diagnosis and treatment. One of the challenges in understanding thymus cancer is that it is a heterogeneous condition, implying that it can differ greatly in its manifestation, biology and reaction to therapy. There are several subtypes of thymus cancer, separately with their special features and challenges.
Thymus Cancer Market Segment Analysis
The global thymus cancer market is segmented based on cancer type, treatment, end-users and region.
The Membrane Protein Segment is Expected to Hold a Dominant Position in the Market Over the Forecast Period.
The thymoma is estimated to hold the largest share of the global thymus cancer market accounting for around 78.1% owing to its high prevalence than other types of thymus cancer. For instance, according to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about 90% of the tumors developed in the thymus are thymomas. Each year, thymomas are diagnosed in about 500 People. When a patient is being treated for a different ailment, the tumor is frequently discovered by doctors.
Global Thymus Cancer Market Geographical Share
North America Holds a Dominant Position in the Global Thymus Cancer Market.
Owing to the increased research activities in this region North America occupied the highest market share of 41% in 2022, which is expected to reach 41.6% by 2030.
For instance, Researchers from Weill Cornell Medical, a biomedical research unit and medical school in New York City have developed a new preclinical model for thymic cancer that sheds light on the mechanisms behind the initiation of thymic epithelial malignancies in August 2022. The thymus gland, which produces immune cells that aid in defending the body against infections, is prone to cancer. The model may hasten the discovery of tailored medicines for this condition.
Thymus Cancer Market Companies
The major global players in the market include Merck & Co., Inc., Viatris Inc., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, Elekta AB, Asensus Surgical US, Inc., Pfizer Inc., Getwell Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Intuitive Surgical and Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (Siemens Healthineers AG) among others.
Impact Analysis on Thymus Cancer Market
Russia-Ukraine Conflict Analysis
The Russia-Ukraine war is estimated to nearly negligible impact on the global thymus cancer market owing to the absence of key market players in this region and the overall low prevalence of the condition. Still, the war has slowed the research activities carried out in this region which is expected to have the slightest impact on the global thymus cancer market.
Global Recession Impact Analysis
The healthcare industry is not completely immune to recession, as healthcare institutions thought firings and employing freezes during past financial downturns. That stated, the industry does cope finer than other sectors because of its essential nature. The recession has led to a decrease in research investments which has negatively impacted the market growth in the past few years.
Artificial Intelligence Impact Analysis
The application of AI in different cancers is disproportionate, and enough attention has not been paid to mediastinal tumors, showing a huge gap and potential for future development. For instance, the researchers from the Department of Radiology, Shantou Central Hospital concluded that the machine learning-based CT image had significant values in the prediction of different histological classifications and even invasion levels from their investigation. Thus, artificial intelligence is estimated to positively impact the global thymus cancer market in the upcoming years.
Key Developments
• In January 2023, for adult patients with stage IB (T2a 4 cm), stage II, or stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Merck's anti-PD-1 medication, KEYTRUDA, as a single agent for adjuvant treatment after surgical resection and platinum-based chemotherapy (NSCLC).
• In March 2023, Pfizer Inc., a leading multinational pharmaceutical company declared its strategy to acquire Seagen, a multinational biotechnology corporation dedicated to revolutionizing cancer care for US$229 per Seagen share in cash, for a whole enterprise value of roughly $43 billion, the offered combination improves Pfizer’s role as a leading company in Oncology as Seagen’s medicines, a late-stage product development schedules and pioneering expertise in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) powerfully complete Pfizer’s Oncology portfolio. Seagen is anticipated to contribute over $10 billion in risk-adjusted revenues in 2030.
• In November 2022, a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. named Biocon Biologics Ltd. recently announced the successful completion of its multi-billion-dollar (USD) acquisition of the global biosimilars business of Viatris Inc. a multinational pharmaceutical enterprise that considers healthcare not as it is, but as it should be.
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