The World Market for Cancer Diagnostics, 2024-2029

The World Market for Cancer Diagnostics, 2024-2029


The landscape of cancer diagnostics is evolving with molecular and protein biomarkers indispensable for accurate diagnosis, therapy selection, monitoring treatment response, and early detection of cancer recurrence. Kalorama Information’s The World Market for Cancer Diagnostics, 2024-2029 delivers an authoritative and comprehensive analysis of the global cancer in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market, including industry-defining trends, market sizing, and growth opportunities.

This report offers an in-depth review of the cancer IVD market, including expert insights into significant segment markets:
  • Oncology molecular assays (including companion diagnostics)
  • Molecular screening for colorectal cancer
  • Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
  • Tumor marker immunoassays
  • In situ hybridization (ISH/FISH)
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) tests
  • Circulating tumor cell (CTC) assays
While focusing on these pivotal categories, the report provides limited coverage of imaging, hematology, clinical chemistry, flow cytometry, Pap smears, and traditional stains. Key developments, product launches, and regulatory announcements that shape the cancer IVD market are analyzed, along with forecasts for market growth from 2024 to 2029.

Key Highlights
  • Shift to Biofluid-Based Diagnostics: Although tissue-based diagnostics dominate the current market, there is growing momentum toward biofluid-based tests (e.g., blood, urine) for cancer detection and monitoring.
  • Market Dynamics: The forecasted growth reflects anticipated product innovations, cancer epidemiology trends, and demographic shifts, with revenue estimates based on factory-level sales to end users.
  • Comprehensive Insights: The report incorporates global cancer statistics, technological advancements, and competitive trends to provide a nuanced view of the market’s evolution.
Report Structure

1. Executive Summary - A concise overview of key findings and market scope.
2. Introduction and Overview - Background and terminology for context.
3. Market Trends - Emerging trends shaping the cancer diagnostics industry.
4. Market Revenues and Forecasts - Detailed revenue projections by segment through 2029.
5. Competitive Analysis - Analysis of key market players and competitive developments.
6. Corporate Profiles - Profiles of leading companies in the cancer diagnostics space.

Methodology

The report leverages a robust combination of primary and secondary research. Sources include company reports, government documents, research journals, and industry databases. In-depth interviews with key stakeholders, such as company representatives, researchers, and clinicians, further validate the market forecasts and uncover emerging opportunities.

Major data sources include the American Cancer Society, FDA, World Health Organization, Cancer Research UK, and the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association, among others. Kalorama Information’s proprietary databases and previous market reports also provide foundational insights.


  • Executive Summary
    • Overview
    • Scope and Methodology
    • Market Overview and Analysis
      • Table Global Cancer IVD Market Size and Forecast, 2024-2029 ($ million)
  • Introduction, Background, and Overview
    • Global Cancer Burden
      • Table Incidence of Cancer, by Type, 2020 (Bladder, Breast, Cervix Uteri, Colorectum, Liver, Lung, Oesophagus, Prostate, Stomach, Thyroid)
      • Table Global Distribution of Cancer Incidence, Estimated Number of New Cases, by Type, 2020 (%) (Breast, Cervix Uteri, Colorectum, Liver, Lung, Prostate, Stomach, Thyroid, Other Cancers)
    • Introduction to Cancer
      • Biochemistry of Cancer Cells
    • Causes of Cancer Growth May Shed Light on Treatment
      • Environmental Factors, DNA, RNA
        • Table Virus Association with Human Cancer
      • Cellular Oncogenes
      • Tumor Suppressor Genes
    • Large Range of IVDs Applied
      • Histology and Cytology
      • In Situ Hybridization (ISH)
      • Immunoassays
      • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
      • Companion Diagnostics
        • Table FDA Approved or Cleared Companion Diagnostic (CDx) Tests and Corresponding Therapies, Oncology
        • Table Selected Major Biomarkers in Oncology Personalized Medicine Tests
      • Predictive Biomarker Tests for Drug-Gene Match
      • DNA and RNA Variants
        • Table Human Genome and Cancer Gene Identification
        • Table Relevant DNA/RNA Variants for Top Six Cancer Types (Breast, Colon, Gastric, Liver/Biliary, Lung, Prostate)
        • Table Relevant DNA/RNA Variants for Top Six Cancer Types (excl. top six) (Brain, Cervical, Esophagus, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Ovarian, Pancreatic, Sarcoma, Thyroid)
      • Diagnostics in Hereditary Cancer Diagnosis
        • Table Select Innovations in Molecular Cancer Risk Detection and Prevention
        • Table Selected Companies Offering LDTs for Hereditary Risk of Cancer
      • Cancer Markers in Widespread Usage
    • Cancer Treatment Approaches
      • Table Characteristics of Cancer Treatment Approaches (Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Precision Therapy)
    • What is Precision Cancer Therapy?
      • Table Industry Recognized Terms for Companion Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine
  • Market Trends
    • Growth in Precision Medicine, Companion Diagnostics, Related Applications
      • Table Selected Molecular Companion and Complementary Assays for Cancer
      • Table Selected Pharmacogenomic Biomarkers and Drugs' Labeling, FDA
      • Table Selected FDA Cleared/Approved Companion Diagnostic Tests and Therapeutic Application
      • Pharmacodiagnostic Tests
        • Table Selected Liquid Biopsy Innovations
    • Liquid Biopsy-based Non-Invasive Cancer Molecular Diagnostics
      • Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Tests
      • Sample Collection Products
      • Exosome Sequencing
      • Next-Generation Sequencing Tests
      • Whole-Genome Sequencing
      • Exome Sequencing
      • RNA Sequencing
      • Regulatory Influences
      • Companies
      • Advanced Analysis Solutions
        • Table Selected Advanced Histology Techniques
      • Automation of Histology
        • Table Selected Histology Lab Automation Technologies
        • Table Histology Information Technology Tools
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Mass Spectrometry
        • Table Selected Mass Spectrometry-Based Oncology Tests
    • Regulatory and Reimbursement Trends
      • Reimbursement Breakthroughs and Challenges
      • Next Generation Sequencing Coverage
      • Companion Diagnostics Seeing Development in Regulations
        • Table FDA Approved Companion Diagnostics Labeled for Identifying Patients with NSCLC whose Tumors have EGFR Exon 19 Deletions or Exon 21 (L858R) Substitution Mutations and the Associated Therapeutic Products
        • Table Growth in Precision Cancer Therapeutics by Company 2010 vs. 2022 ($ million)
        • Table Growth Trend by Company, 2010-2022 CAGR: Precision Cancer Therapeutics (%)
    • Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs)
      • Food and Drug Administration
      • Directive 98/79/EC
      • Health Canada Changes and Forecasted Action
      • International Growth Opportunities
  • Market Revenues and Forecast
    • Market Revenue 2024-2029
      • Table Cancer IVD Market Revenues, by Segment, 2024-2029 ($ million) (Colon Cancer Molecular Screen; CTCs; HPV; Immunoassay - IHC; Immunoassay - Tumor Markers; ISH/ FISH; Oncology Molecular Assays [including. CDx])
      • Table Cancer IVD Market Revenues, by Segment, 2024-2029 ($ million) (Colon Cancer Molecular Screen; CTCs; HPV; Immunoassay - IHC; Immunoassay - Tumor Markers; ISH/ FISH; Oncology Molecular Assays [including. CDx])
      • Table Cancer IVD Market Revenue, CAGR by Segment, 2024-2029 (%) (Colon Cancer Molecular Screen; CTCs; HPV; Immunoassay - IHC; Immunoassay - Tumor Markers; ISH/ FISH; Oncology Molecular Assays [including. CDx])
      • Table Cancer IVD Market Revenues, Share by Segment, 2024 vs. 2029 (%) (Colon Cancer Molecular Screen; CTCs; HPV; Immunoassay - IHC; Immunoassay - Tumor Markers; ISH/ FISH; Oncology Molecular Assays [including. CDx])
      • Table Cancer IVD Market Revenues, Share by Segment, 2024 (%) (Colon Cancer Molecular Screen; CTCs; HPV; Immunoassay - IHC; Immunoassay - Tumor Markers; ISH/ FISH; Oncology Molecular Assays [including. CDx])
    • Molecular Cancer Test Regional Distribution
      • Table Global Molecular Cancer Test Sales Distribution, by Region, 2024 (%) (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World)
      • Table Global Molecular Cancer Test Sales Distribution, by Region, 2024 (%) (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World)
    • Histology and Cytology
      • Table Global Histology/Cytology Sales Distribution, by Region, 2024 (%) (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World)
      • Table Global Histology/Cytology Sales Distribution, by Region, 2024 (%) (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World)
    • Molecular Cancer Diagnostics Segment by Technology/Method
      • Table Techniques Used in Molecular Cancer Diagnostics, 2024 & 2029 (%) (Arrays, ISH, NGS, PCR, Others)
      • Table Techniques Used in Molecular Cancer Diagnostics, 2024 & 2029 (%) (Arrays, ISH, NGS, PCR, Others)
    • HPV Market and Regional Distribution
      • Table Selected HPV Test Innovations
      • Table Global HPV Test Sales Distribution, by Region, 2024 (%) (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World)
      • Table Global HPV Test Sales Distribution, by Region, 2024 (%) (Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Rest of World)
    • Drivers and Challenges
      • Clinical Utility of Molecular Diagnostics
      • Technological Advancements Including NGS Adopted Incrementally
  • Competitive Analysis
    • Recent Regulatory Approvals
      • Table Recent Regulatory Approvals in Cancer IVD, May 2022 - December 2024
    • Immunoassay Competitive Trends
    • IHC Market
    • Competition in ISH
    • Molecular Cancer Diagnostics Landscape
    • HPV
    • Liquid Biopsy and CTCs
    • Deals and Collaborations
      • Table Recent Deals and Collaborations in Cancer IVD, January 2022 - December 2024
      • Table CDx Relevant Partnerships and Collaborations
      • Table Product/ Technology Introductions in Cancer IVD, January 2022 - November 2024
  • Corporate Profiles
    • Abbott Diagnostics
      • Company Overview
    • Agendia BV
      • Company Overview
    • Agilent Technologies
      • Company Overview
    • Asuragen (Bio-Techne)
      • Company Overview
    • Beckman Coulter (Danaher)
      • Company Overview
    • Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD)
      • Company Overview
    • Bio-Rad Laboratories
      • Company Overview
    • Biocartis
      • Company Overview
    • Biodesix
      • Company Overview
    • Biotheranostics, Inc. (Hologic)
      • Company Overview
    • Danaher Corp.
      • Company Overview
    • Exact Sciences
      • Company Overview
    • Exosome Diagnostics (Bio-Techne)
      • Company Overview
    • Hologic
      • Company Overview
    • Illumina
      • Company Overview
    • Leica Biosystems (Danaher)
      • Company Overview
    • Menarini-Silicon Biosystems
      • Company Overview
    • Qiagen
      • Company Overview
    • Roche
      • Company Overview
    • Sysmex Inostics
      • Company Overview
    • Thermo Fisher Scientific
      • Company Overview

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