Cancer Cachexia Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5372
  • Published Date: Sep 11, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Cancer Cachexia Market Segmentation:

Mode of Action Segment Analysis

The weight loss stabilizers segment in the cancer cachexia market is anticipated to hold the largest share of about 55% during the forecast period. Because cancer patients experience extreme weight loss, weight loss stabilizers dominate the market for cancer cachexia. Physicians offer weight loss stabilizers to counteract weight loss and improve the quality of life for cancer patients experiencing cachexia. Cytokine inflammation, tissue loss, wasting syndrome, and cystic fibrosis are the hallmarks of cachexia. To enhance the quality of life for cancer patients, it is imperative to counteract weight loss in this condition. Cachexia results from uncontrollably losing muscle mass, dying from radiation and chemotherapy, and seeing an 85% increase in the last one to two weeks. Furthermore, as the condition progresses, 45% of patients lose more than 10% of their initial weight. Weight stabilizers are advised by doctors to prevent cachexia.

Drugs Segment Analysis

The progestogens segment is expected to hold 48% share of the cancer cachexia market by 2035. The primary reasons for this are progestogen's cost-effectiveness, tolerability, and efficacy in treating cachexia. Since progestogens are more effective than other medications, it is anticipated that demand for them will stay high over the coming years. In addition to these, the most efficient and painless treatment for cancer cachexia was progestogens. As a result, it will still be significant in the progestogens market sector. The goals of the current treatments are cancer cachexia palliation as well as patient and family relief.

Our in-depth analysis of the global cancer cachexia market includes the following segments:

          Drugs

  • Progestogens
  • Dronabinol
  • Mega Sterol Acetate
  • Corticosteroids

          Mode of Action

  • Weight Loss Stabilizers
  • Appetite Stimulants

          Indication

  • Cancer
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

          Route of Administration

  • Oral
  • Parenteral

          Dosage Form

  • Tablets
  • Injections

          End-Users

  • Hospitals
  • Specialty Clinics
  • Homecare

          Distribution Channel

  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Online Pharmacy

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of cancer cachexia is assessed at USD 2.65 Billion.

The global cancer cachexia market size surpassed USD 2.54 Billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.7%, reaching USD 4.02 Billion revenue by 2035.

North America cancer cachexia market is anticipated to achieve a 30% share by 2035, driven by the rising prevalence of chronic illnesses like cancer and expanding knowledge of cachexia treatments.

Key players in the market include Veru, Inc, Eli Lilly and company, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Mylan N.V., ANI Pharmaceuticals, Novartis AG, Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc., Sun pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
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