"Harnessing the Power of the Immune System: How Cancer Immunotherapy and Oncolytic Virology Are Reshaping the Future of Oncology in a Digitally Driven Era"
BOSTON, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the latest study from BCC Research, the "Cancer Immunotherapy: Technologies and Global Markets" is expected to grow from $144.2 billion in 2024 to $247.2 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.4% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2029.
This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the cancer immunotherapy market, outlining its status and projected growth from 2024 to 2029. It examines the market by therapy types, cancer types, and geographic regions, providing insights into key trends, growth drivers, challenges, and opportunities. The analysis includes detailed forecasts and market share data for leading companies. Additionally, it evaluates the competitive landscape and regulatory environment, helping stakeholders understand the market structure and identify long-term strategic opportunities.
This report is particularly relevant today because cancer immunotherapy is rapidly advancing and offering new hope in cancer treatment. It uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer through methods like checkpoint inhibitors, CAR T-cell therapy, monoclonal antibodies, and cancer vaccines. These therapies are showing promising results across different cancer types, making them a crucial focus in current medical research and treatment strategies.
The factors driving the market's growth include:
Rising Cancer Rates: The global burden of cancer is increasing due to factors such as increasing aging populations, environmental influences, and lifestyle changes. As more people are diagnosed with cancer each year, the demand for innovative and effective treatments like immunotherapy continues to grow, driving market expansion.
Drug Approvals: There has been a steady rise in the approval of immunotherapy drugs by regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA. These approvals reflect growing confidence in the safety and effectiveness of these therapies, encouraging broader adoption in clinical practice and stimulating further investment in the sector.
Increased Funding: Governments and pharmaceutical companies are continually increasing their investments in cancer research, particularly in immunotherapy. This includes funding for clinical trials, academic research, and public-private partnerships, all of which accelerate the development and availability of new treatments.
Technological Progress: Advances in genomics, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology are transforming the field of immunotherapy. These technologies enable more targeted, personalized, and efficient treatments, expanding the range of cancers that can be treated.
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Report Synopsis
Report Metric | Details |
Base year considered | 2023 |
Forecast period considered | 2024-2029 |
Base year market size | $130.0 billion |
Market size forecast | $247.2 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of 11.4% for the forecast period of 2024-2029 |
Segments covered | Therapy Type, Cancer Type, and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Rest of the World |
Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the U.K., Italy, |
Market drivers |
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Interesting facts:
- Cancer immunotherapy helps the immune system fight cancer and has been around since the 1800s.
- It can lead to long-lasting results, including remission or even cures for advanced cancers.
- Side effects include fatigue, skin rash, and lung inflammation.
- The field is rapidly evolving, with new methods like personalized vaccines and oncolytic viruses.
Emerging startups
- Lytix Biopharma
- Adaptimmune
- ADC Therapeutics SA
- Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.
The report addresses the following questions:
1.What is the projected market size and growth rate?
•The global market for cancer immunotherapy was valued at $130.0 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $247.2 billion by the end of 2029.
2.What are the key factors driving the growth of the market?
•The rising number of cancer cases globally, approvals of immunotherapy drugs, and increased government funding and pharmaceutical R&D spending.
3.What segments are covered in the report?
•The market in this report is segmented into therapy and cancer types. Therapy types include checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, adoptive cell therapies, cytokine therapy, cancer vaccines, oncolytic virus therapy, and other immunotherapies. Cancer types include melanoma, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, lung cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and others.
4.Which technology segment will be dominant through 2029?
•Checkpoint Inhibitors will be dominant throughout the forecast period.
5.Which region holds the largest market share?
•The North American market for cancer immunotherapy was valued at $71.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $140.1 billion in 2029, at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period.
Market leaders include:
- ABBVIE INC.
- AMGEN INC.
- ASTRAZENECA
- BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
- F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LTD.
- GILEAD SCIENCES INC.
- JOHNSON & JOHNSON SERVICES INC.
- LILLY
- MERCK & CO. INC.
- NOVARTIS AG
- PFIZER INC.
- REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
- SANOFI
- TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICAL CO. LTD.
- TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD.
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