NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Delhi, India, 2008/11/27 - The report analyzes the global and U.S 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 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 broadly includes the following:

1. Cancer and Radiation 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
European Radiation Therapy Market
Asia-Pacific Radiation Therapy Market

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

5. Company Profiles

5.1 Varian Medical Systems
5.2 Siemens Healthcare
5.3 Elekta
5.4 TomoTherapy
5.5 Accuray

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).

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