Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) is a type of molecular therapy, also known as radioisotope therapy that is used for treating neuroendocrine tumors. In this therapy, a peptide similar to the natural hormone is combined with radioactive material such as Yttrium and Lutetium, to produce radionuclide which is then injected into the patient’s body. This combination binds to the neuroendocrine tumors in the body. It is a cell targeting type of therapy since it delivers a high dose of radiation directly to the tumor cells.
Market Dynamics
Rising number of cancer cases in Italy is expected to drive the Italy peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) market growth during the forecast period. For instance, as per data published by the Epidemiology Unit, Agency for Health Protection of Milan, Corso Italia, in 2012- 2015, 3,803 patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Cancer patients in the age group below 50 years accounted for 22.25%, of the total cancer cases that were reported and patients in the age group of 50 to 64 years accounted for 17.65%, and patients over the age of 65 accounted 20.80%.
Furthermore, according the WHO, in 2018, around 43,837 cases of prostate cancer were reported, which contributed around 10% of the total cancer cases recorded in Italy.
However, side effects associated with peptide receptor radionuclide therapy may negatively impact growth of the peptide receptor radionuclide therapy market. The side effects occur on the body part which is treated with radiation. Some of the common side effects faced by patients undergoing radiation therapy are nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort or pain, and in some cases, temporary hair loss and sub-acute hematology toxicity. Hence, this may hamper the Italy peptide receptor radionuclide therapy market growth.
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