Market Intel: Precision Diagnostics And Focal Treatments Offer Personalized Approach To Prostate Cancer

The combined market for prostate cancer diagnostics and minimally invasive treatments is set to increase from $900m to $1.46bn in the next five years. But conservative treatment, or watchful waiting, is popular, limiting growth of newer, focal treatments.

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The combined market for prostate cancer diagnostics and minimally invasive treatments is set to increase from $900m to $1.46bn in the next five years. But conservative treatment, or watchful waiting, is popular, limiting growth of newer, focal treatments.

The growing incidence of prostate cancer worldwide, efforts to improve early diagnosis and patient demand for treatments with fewer side effects will fuel strong growth in the market for prostate...

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