The global bladder cancer therapeutics market stands at the forefront of oncological advancements, undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to combating this prevalent and complex malignancy. Bladder cancer, with its varying degrees of aggressiveness and recurrent nature, has spurred for more effective, tailored therapies to improve patient outcomes. The market for bladder cancer therapeutics is evolving dynamically, propelled by a convergence of cutting-edge targeted treatments, immunotherapies, precision medicine, and a robust pipeline of novel therapeutic agents. This evolution reflects a concerted effort to address the complexities of bladder cancer comprehensively and underscores the commitment to providing more personalized and effective treatments for patients worldwide.
In the last decade, bladder cancer treatment has witnessed substantial development in the form of targeted medicines and minimally invasive surgical procedures, as well as new research revealing the prospect for avoiding surgery entirely using neoadjuvant therapy.
Since the initial FDA approval of checkpoint inhibitors like pembrolizumab [Keytruda] in the second line setting, there have been a number of other approvals in other settings that have benefited patients with bladder cancer, specifically those who were non-candidates for platinum therapy in the first-line metastatic setting. This has also enhanced the patients’ recurrence-free survival. Finally, in patients with metastatic bladder cancer who have already received 4 to 6 cycles of platinum-based chemotherapy, now have the option of employing avelumab, another checkpoint inhibitor, as a type of switch maintenance treatment, which has shown a PFS and OS benefit in these patients.
In 2022, among the primary treatments is surgery, the most commonly used treatments were minimally invasive procedures like Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) for early-stage tumors or partial or radical cystectomy for more advanced cases. Additionally, therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy (administered intravesically or systemically), radiation therapy, and targeted therapy play significant roles in managing bladder cancer.
North America, particularly the United States, held a significant share in the global bladder cancer therapeutics market. Factors such as advanced healthcare infrastructure, a high prevalence of bladder cancer cases, robust research and development activities, and the presence of key pharmaceutical companies contributed to North America’s prominent position in this market.
Leading Developments in the Global Bladder Cancer Therapeutics Market
- In December 2023, Astellas Pharma Inc. and Seagen Inc. announced that the FDA has accepted for priority review a supplemental Biologics Licence Application (sBLA) for PADCEV® in combination with KEYTRUDA as a combination therapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC), a type of bladder cancer that has spread to surrounding organs, muscles, or other parts of the body.
Key Players in the global bladder cancer therapeutics market are:
- Abbott
- AbbVie
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Ferring B.V.
- GSK plc
- Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC
- Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Pacific Edge
- Pfizer Inc
- Seagen Inc
- UroGen Pharma, Inc.
- Other market participants
Global Bladder Cancer Therapeutics Market
By Cancer Type
- Non muscle invasive bladder cancer
- Muscle invasive bladder cancer
- Transitional cell bladder cancer (urothelial carcinoma)
- Papillary carcinoma
- Flat carcinomas
- Metastatic bladder cancer
- Recurrent bladder cancer
- Squamous Cell Bladder Cancer
- Others
By Treatment Type
- Surgery
- Transurethral resection (TUR) with fulguration
- Partial cystectomy
- Radical cystectomy with urinary diversion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Gene therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Others
By Stage
- Stage 0
- Stage 0a
- Stage 0is
- Stage I
- Stage II
- Stage III
- Stage IV
- Stage IVA
- Stage IVB
- Recurrent
By Diagnosis
- Cystoscopy
- Bladder Ultrasound
- Urinalysis
- Biopsy
- Others
By Gender
- Male
- Female
By Treatment Channel
- Public
- Private
By Region
- North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Rest of North America)
- Europe (France, The UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Norway), Benelux Union (Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg), Rest of Europe)
- Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Rest of Southeast Asia), Rest of Asia Pacific)
- Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Kuwait, South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa)
- Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America)
