Sex Cord Gonadal Stromal Tumors (SCGST) are unusual cancers that develop from the sex cords or gonadal stromal cells within the gonads. They have various malignant potentialities in both males and females. The last few years have seen significant changes in market trends pertaining to SCGST diagnosis and treatment. One of the most important changes is increased focus on early detection through advanced imaging techniques as well as biomarker identification. This movement is necessitated by the realization that doing this can improve patient outcomes significantly.
“Molecular and Genetic Testing” has seen a notable rise as a diagnostic tool for accurate SCGST subtyping and prognosis. As we continue to comprehend how tumors grow genetically, therapies focused at specific genetic alterations have become more common. Such personalized approach to therapy represents a sea change in treating SCGST that is no longer based on general treatments but rather employs new strategies which are more precise and effective.
The search for novel therapeutic agents is another major trend in the SCGST market today. Traditional treatment options like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy all have their limits and researchers are currently studying new drugs developed with specific pathways relating to the development of SCGST over time. Immunotherapy becoming a possibility for some forms of SCGT has excited medical practitioners substantially because it gives hope to patients who may not have responded to standard therapies.
Additionally, there is now an increased awareness about patient advocacy groups and support networks in the context of SCGST marketplace . Due to its rarity, information access and resource availability pose unique challenges for patients suffering from these tumors together with their families . Advocacy groups together with online communities play an integral role in providing support mechanisms , sharing experiences , raising awareness about SCGTs among others . In general, this reflects a shift towards making healthcare more people-centered taking into account needs holistically those affected by rare diseases
Regulatory agencies are increasingly working on streamlining new drug approval processes for SCGTs as a therapy. Regulatory agencies are speeding up development and approval of promising treatments through closer cooperation with researchers and pharmaceutical corporations. As part of the wider global drive to hasten drug development for rare diseases, this collaborative attempt seeks to meet unmet medical needs of SCGT patients quicker.”
The sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor is a rare type of cancer derived from the stromal component of the ovary and testis. This tumor comprises granulosa, thecal cells, and fibrocytes. Sex cord-gonadal stromal tumors are mostly of seven types, namely, granulosa cell tumor, Sertoli cell tumor, thecoma, Leydig cell tumor, gynandroblastoma, Sex Cord Tumor with Annular Tubules (SCTAT), and Sertoli Leydig cell tumor. In humans, this type of tumor accounts for 8% of the ovarian cancers and around 5% of testicular cancers.
It is noted that the increasing cases of ovarian and testicular cancer, technological advancements, and increasing healthcare expenditure are the key factors driving the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market.
Various other factors such as the growing awareness about the cord-gonadal stromal tumor, unmet medical needs, enhancing regulatory framework, increasing government assistance, and rising funding and reimbursement are continuously contributing to the growth of the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor .
Despite these drivers, there are some setbacks associated with the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market. Strict FDA regulations, a huge capital investment with low-profit margins, and poor healthcare system in low and middle-income countries may hinder the growth of the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor to a considerable extent.
The global nosis, treatment, and end-user.
On the basis of tumor type, the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market is classified as granulosa cell tumor, Sertoli cell tumor, thecoma, Leydig cell tumor, Sertoli Leydig cell tumor, gynandroblastoma, and Sex Cord Tumor with Annular Tubules (SCTAT). The granulosa cell tumor is further classified as functioning tumors and non-functioning tumors.
On the basis of diagnosis, the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market is classified as microscopy immunohistochemistry, tumor marker, ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and others. The tumor marker segment is further classified as inhibin-alpha, calretinin, Melan-A, and others.
On the basis of treatment, the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market is classified as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and others. The surgery segment is further classified as salpingo-oophorectomy, abdominal hysterectomy, Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND), and radical inguinal orchiectomy. The sub-segment of salpingo-oophorectomy includes unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
On the basis of end-user, the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market is segmented into hospitals and clinics, cancer research centers, research and academic institutes, and others.
The Americas dominates the sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market owing to the increasing prevalence of ovarian cancer in this region and high healthcare expenditure. According to the American Cancer Society, around 22,240 women are likely to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and 14,070 women are likely to die from ovarian cancer, in 2018.
Europe holds the second position in the Sexual Wellness market. The financial support provided by the government towards R&D and technological advancements are expected to drive the European sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market. The increasing healthcare expenditure is also boosting the European sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market.
According to the data suggested by Eurostat, it is observed that among the EU Member States, the highest value of healthcare expenditure was recorded in Germany in 2014, i.e., EUR 321 billion which is further followed by France with EUR 237 billion and United Kingdom with EUR 223 billion. In the year 2016, the R&D expenditure in the pharmaceutical industry was EUR 35000 million, suggested by the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Association.
Asia Pacific is the fastest growing sex cord-gonadal stromal tumor market owing to a huge patient pool and development in the pharmaceutical sector. Healthcare expenditure is found to be boosting in various regions of Asia Pacific. As per the data suggested by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare during the year 2015–2016, the total health expenditure was nearly USD 170.4 billion, i.e., 3.6% higher than the expenditure of 2014–2015.
The Middle East and Africa holds the lowest share of the global market due to slow development, lack of technical knowledge, and poor medical facilities.
Recent Development
November 2023: OncoCell MDx announces the launch of its new OncoCell GIST test, a molecular diagnostic test for the detection of genetic mutations associated with sex cord-gonadal stromal tumors (SCGSTs). The OncoCell GIST test is designed to help clinicians diagnose SCGSTs more accurately and efficiently, and to guide treatment decisions.
October 2023: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. announces the launch of its new QX200 Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) System, a ddPCR system that is designed to provide researchers with a more accurate and sensitive way to detect and quantify genetic mutations associated with SCGSTs.
September 2023: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. announces the launch of its new Oncomine Focus Dx NGS Panel, a next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel that is designed to detect and quantify genetic mutations associated with SCGSTs and other rare cancers.
August 2023: QIAGEN N.V. announces the launch of its new Rotor-Gene Q MDx PCR System, a qPCR system that is designed to provide clinicians with a rapid and accurate way to detect genetic mutations associated with SCGSTs.
July 2023: Roche Diagnostics announces the launch of its new cobas 4800 System, a real-time PCR system that is designed to provide clinicians with a high-throughput and accurate way to detect genetic mutations associated with SCGSTs.
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