The recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma has witnessed robust growth. The prediction is that the market will expand from $3.10 billion to $3.33 billion from 2024 to 2025. This implies a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.
The growth observed in the historic term was due to a surge in head and neck cancers worldwide, increased consciousness about early diagnosis and treatment alternatives, a rise in the elderly population, the growing accessibility of combination therapies, and a hike in healthcare spending.
The recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Strong growth is projected for the recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market in the upcoming years, with expectations of reaching $4.36 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period is due to an increased demand for biologics, escalating usage of telemedicine, enhanced focus on supportive care, rising comorbidity rates, and expanded health insurance coverage. The noticed trends for the forecast period are progress in robotic-assisted surgical methods, advances in radiation therapy technologies, enhancements in 3D printing technologies, the emergence of bispecific antibodies, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence in diagnostic imaging.
Personalized medicine's expansion is projected to fuel the growth of the recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market in the future. This approach to medicine is increasing as a result of advancements in genomic research, enhanced diagnostic technologies, a rising need for custom-fit treatments, and additional investment in precision healthcare, which allows for more efficient and personalized therapies. The individual genetic profiling and targeted treatments offered by personalized medicine can be instrumental for recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma by adjusting treatment protocols to be more efficient in addressing the specific molecular attributes of each patient's tumor. For instance, in February 2024, the Personalized Medicine Coalition, an organization based in the U.S that advocates for personalized medicine, confirmed that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved 16 new treatments tailored for rare disease patients, a notable increase from 6 in 2022. Thus, the rise of personalized medicine is contributing to the expansion of the recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market.
The recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Treatment Type: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Drug Therapy, Other Treatment Types
2) By Route Of Administration: Oral, Parenteral, Other Route Of Administrations
3) By End User: Hospitals, Clinics, Diagnostic Centers, Research Laboratories, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Chemotherapy: Cisplatin, Carboplatin, 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU), Paclitaxel, Docetaxel
2) By Immunotherapy: Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, Ipilimumab, Atezolizumab, Durvalumab
3) By Targeted Drug Therapy: Cetuximab, Afatinib, Erlotinib, Panitumumab, Lapatinib
4) By Other Treatment Types: Radiation Therapy, Surgery, Combination Therapies, Palliative Care
Dominant businesses within the market for recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma are directing their efforts towards devising new technology solutions, such as immuno-oncology drugs. The aim is to optimize treatment efficacy, enhance patient wellbeing and cater to the unfilled healthcare necessities associated with this severe type of cancer. The said immuno-oncology drugs fall under the cancer treatment family that deploys the immune system of the body to identify and then dispel cancerous cells. These drugs' mode of operation involves stimulating or increasing immune system response either by amplifying immune cell activity or inhibiting immune checkpoints that block immune cells from combatting tumorous growth. For example, in August 2024, Aveta Biomics Inc., an American pharmaceutical corporation, was granted a fast track status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for APG-157, an experimental immune-oncology product extracted from turmeric meant for treatment of head and neck cancer. The dual-functioning of this drug targets cancer cells selectively while also reforming the immune ambience, possibly providing a less intrusive variation from surgery and demanding therapies.
Major companies operating in the recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market are:
• Roche Holding AG
• Merck KGaA
• AbbVie Inc.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
• AstraZeneca plc
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Gilead Sciences Inc.
• Amgen Inc.
• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Eisai Co. Ltd.. Incyte Corporation
• BeiGene Ltd.
• BioNTech SE
• Exelixis Inc.
• CytomX Therapeutics Inc.
• CureVac AG
• Zymeworks Inc.
• MacroGenics Inc.
• Kura Oncology Inc.
• Genexine Inc.
North America was the largest region in the recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market in 2024. The regions covered in the recurrent head and neck cancer squamous cell carcinoma market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.