Radiotherapy Market

Companies, Hospitals, and Physicians regarding Radiotherapy

Thanks to the national policy to combat cancer such as Cancer Control Act, Cancer Countermeasure Basic Plans, Radiotherapy Equipment Urgent Introduction Program, radiotherapy equipment has widespread in cancer centers and other hospitals. However, there is difference in the progress of implementing the equipment by medical institution, which became doubtful among policymakers on the degree of how well the information on cancer is provided or promotions to spread the equipment. This has led to form the Fourth Cancer Countermeasure Basic Plans in March 2023. Cancer preventative measures, enhancement for medical treatment support on cancer, living with cancer continue to be the major pillar for national policy to control cancer. This report highlights the trend and future perspectives on the radiotherapy market in Japan.

I   Radiotherapy Market Overview

1. Outline of Radiotherapy
   1) Types of Radiation
   2) Categories of Radiotherapy
   3) Objectives of Radiotherapy
   4) Current Status of Radiotherapy
2. Radiotherapy Market Trends
   1) Trends in Radiotherapy Equipment and Devices
      - External irradiation (LINAC [linear accelerator], cyber knife, gamma knife, particle therapy)
      - Internal irradiation (brachytherapy)
   2) Trends in Radiotherapy System Market
       1. Therapy Planning Systems
       2. Dosimetric Verification Systems
       3. RIS (Radiology Information Systems)
   3) Trends in Peripheral Market
       1. Patient Positioning and Immobilization Devices
   4) Trends in Radiotherapy Market
       1. National Policies on Cancer Therapy
       2. Sustainable Operations of Particle Therapy Facilities
       3. Consideration on Number of Radiotherapy Cases
       4. Consideration on Radiotherapy Market Size

II. Mid-Term Perspectives of Radiotherapy Market

1. Radiotherapy Market Issues
   1)Progress in LINAC Replacement Demand
   2) About Immuno-radiotherapy
   3) Area Marketing in Second Medical Area
   4) Personnel Training for Radiotherapy
2. Latest Trends of Radiotherapy
   1) Combination Therapy using Hyperthermia with Radiotherapy
   Company Profile: YAMAMOTO VINITA CO., LTD
3. Mid-term Perspectives on Radiotherapy Market
   1) Demand Forecast of High-Precision Radiotherapy
   2) Number of Cancer Patients
   3) Mid-term Perspectives on Radiotherapy Market

III.　 Trends of Radiotherapy Facilities

1. Radiotherapy-Specialized Facilities
   1) Gamma-Knife/ZAP-X Specialized Facilities
   2) Cyber Knife Specialized Facilities
   3) Compound-Type Facilities
   4) Particle Therapy Facilities
   5) Neutron Radiotherapy Facilities

IV    Questionnaire regarding Radiotherapy

V   Profiles of Radiotherapy Facilities (887 facilities)