Radiation Therapy (RT) Market Trends, Growth Drivers and 2017 Forecasts Analysis

Dallas, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/20/2015 -- Radiotherapy is a treatment procedure that involves the use of high-energy radiation. It is commonly applied to the cancerous tumor because of its ability to control cell growth and is also used to treat benign (non-cancerous) tumors and other conditions like thyroid disease and some blood disorders. Almost half of the cancer patients are being treated by radiation therapy. Nowadays, new treatment techniques such as image guided radiation therapy (IGRT), proton therapy; brachytherapy and stereotactic radiation therapy are being increasingly adopted. Moreover, due to the less risk in proton therapy treatment, it has become the most preferred option for treating cancer. Further, it is projected that the IGRT market will grow at a stronger pace than the overall radiation therapy market as it reduces the long term treatment side effects.