Philippine government has begun to offer reimbursements for cancer patient this is fostering Philippines radiotherapy market growth

In the Philippines, a number of cancer-related procedures are available to help patients suffering from these diseases. In the case of prostate cancer, for instance, prostate cancer is the most common type of tumor treated with radiotherapy in the country. In contrast, cervical and breast cancers are the most expensive types of cancer, which require chemotherapy and surgery. Furthermore, in the Philippines, breast cancer cases account for 19.4% of all cases of cancer in the country.

The radiation safety department provides world-class cancer treatment in the country. The country is home to one private hospital which provides proton beam therapy. The radiation safe department treats a variety of cancer patients each day. Although the cost of Philippines radiotherapy is high, it is a cost-effective treatment for cancer patients. The Philippine Cancer Society reported that it is the leading cause of death from cancer in women. However, this treatment is not widely available due to high prices. The low-income population is not able to afford this treatment. The Philippine government has begun to provide reimbursements to help make this procedure accessible for more patients. These programs are expected to spur growth in the Philippines radiotherapy market.

In the Philippines, breast cancer is the leading cancer disease in the country. According to the Philippine Cancer Society, 19% of cancer cases in the country are breast tumors. As a result, the cost of radiotherapy is prohibitively high and not accessible for low-income individuals. It is not affordable for patients with limited financial resources. PhilHealth, the government health insurance program, however, supports the adoption of radiotherapy in the Philippines. It is expected to drive market growth in the Philippines. The country has a relatively low prevalence of cancer, which is expected to drive demand for various cancer treatments, including radiotherapy. The Philippines Statistics Authority published data in February 2018 on the prevalence of cancer.