Global Radiation Therapy Market: 2008 Edition

Global Radiation Therapy Market: 2008 Edition

The radiation therapy market is growing rapidly with annual cancer rates worldwide projected to increase by fifty percent by 2020. This sharp increase in cancer cases is mainly attributed to aging population, increasing number of smokers and unhealthy life styles. The major growth drivers of radiation therapy market are increasing cancer cases and technological advancements. More than fifty percent of cancer patients are now being treated with radiation therapy.

There is an increasing acceptance of new treatment systems such as image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and stereotactic radiation therapy. The market for IGRT is projected to grow much faster than the overall radiation therapy market. IGRT systems command a premium price due to greater treatment intensity and accuracy offered by them.

The radiation therapy market is dominated by five major players (Varian Medical Systems, Siemens Healthcare, Elekta, Tomotherapy and Accuray). Varian Medical Systems is the largest player in the radiation therapy market with 5,900 linear accelerators installed worldwide. The market is going to be highly competitive with Varian trying to hold its market share and Elekta and TomoTherapy trying to capture a greater share of the market.

The report analyzes the global and US radiation therapy market. It analyzes the competitive landscape with a thorough discussion of the current market share and Linac base projections for the dominant players in the market. The report also profiles the major players, with a discussion of their key business strategies. It also discusses the major developments in the radiation therapy market.

1. Cancer and Radiation Therapy

1.1 Background
1.2 Radiation Therapy Options
Evolution of Radiation Therapy Techniques
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Image Guided Radiation Therapy
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Proton Therapy

2. Radiation Therapy - Market Overview

2.1 Worldwide Radiation Therapy Market

Cancer Growth
Cancer Death Statistics
Radiation Therapy Market Growth
Linear Accelerator Installed Base
Market Opportunity
Linac Base Projections

2.2 US Radiation Therapy Market

2.3 Other Markets

Europe
Asia-Pacific

3. Competitive Landscape

Oncology Systems – Market Share
Oncology Systems – Annual Growth
Radiation Equipment Sales – Key Players
Radiation Therapy – Market Share
Linac Base – Key Players
Linac Forecast – Key Players

4. Industry Developments

TomoTherapy & Hitachi Medical Agreement
TomoTherapy Acquisition of Linear Accelerator Manufacturer in China
Varian Medical and Siemens Healthcare Adoption of Standard Industry Interfaces
Elekta Infinity with VMAT Technology
Varian Medical Exhibits Latest Technologies and Products
TomoTherapy to Develop Mobile Radiation Therapy Solution
Calypso integrates tumour-tracking within Siemens' linear accelerators

5. Company Profiles

5.1 Varian Medical Systems

Overview
Business Strategies
Research and Development Strategy
Strategy for Oncology Systems

5.2 Siemens Healthcare

Overview
Business Strategies
Strategic Acquisitions

5.3 Elekta

Overview
Business Strategies
Emerging Markets Strategy
Advanced Technology Applications
Strong Partnerships for Efficient Solutions

5.4 TomoTherapy

Overview
Business Strategies
First Mover Strategy
Proton Therapy Investment
Patent Licensing

5.5 Accuray

Overview
Business Strategies
Expansion of International Sales & Geographic Reach
Innovation through Clinical Development & Collaboration

List of Tables

Most Common Types of New Cancer Cases (2007)
Cancer Growth in Developed Countries (2007)
Cancer Growth in Developing Countries (2007)
Worldwide Market Opportunity (2015)
Projected Linac Installed Base (2009-11E)
Diseases Treated with Radiotherapy
Worldwide Oncology Market Opportunity (2008)
Varian Medical - Oncology Systems Financial Summary (2005-07)
Siemens Healthcare Sales Growth (2005-10E)
Elekta - Revenue by Region (2006-08)
Tomotherapy - Revenue by Region (2005-07)
Elekta - Revenue by Region (2006-08)
Accuray - Revenue by Region (2006-08)

List of Charts

Evolution of Radiation Therapy Techniques
Worldwide New Cancer Cases (2006)
Worldwide Deaths from Cancer (2006)
Global Oncology Sales Breakdown by Incidences (2015E)
Global Radiation Therapy Market (2007-12E)
Global Radiation Equipment Sales – Key Players (2007)
Market Share of Leading Players (2007)
Linac Installed Base of Major Players (2007)
Projected Linac Market Share of Key Players (2009-11E)
Projected Linac Sales Volume of Key Players (2009-11E)
Siemens - Revenue by Segments (FY08E)