North America Tissue Diagnostics Market (2025-2032)

Tissue diagnostics involves the study of tissue to diagnose disease and determine the type of the tissue, whether it's cancerous, and the characteristics of observed cancer. It uses instruments such as slide staining systems, slide scanners, tissue processing systems, embedding systems, and tissue microarrays.

The increasing prevalence of cancer, rising healthcare expenditure, advanced infrastructure for cancer diagnosis, recommendations/guidelines and programs for cancer screening and government initiatives for cancer research are the key factors driving the tissue diagnostics market in North America. In addition, the inclination towards personalized healthcare, growing awareness regarding early disease diagnosis, and adoption of digital pathology & automation in tissue diagnostics are expected to offer significant growth opportunities in the market.

According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is a leading cause of death, accounting for around 608,570 deaths in the U.S. in 2021. Prostate, lung, and colorectal cancers are common in men and breast and colorectal cancers in women. Cancer incidence is increasing due to unhealthy diets, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyles, carcinogen exposure, obesity, and pollution. Early detection is critical in reducing mortality, improving the chances of survival, and saving on treatment costs. The burden of cancer is growing in North America due to the growing population, changing lifestyles, people living longer and others.

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women. According to the GLOBOCAN, in 2020, it is estimated that around 253,537 new lung cancer cases were diagnosed, and it is expected to reach up to 352,415 by 2040. Most older adults are diagnosed with cancer due to declining bodily functions and immunity. The people diagnosed with lung cancer are usually 65 years and above.

Early diagnosis and the exact nature of the tumor detected are important in cancer diagnostics. Early cancer detection and access to effective anti-cancer treatments can improve patients’ survival rates and quality of life. Thus, the overall scenario indicates that the rising prevalence of cancer is expected to boost the demand for tissue diagnostics in North America, driving the market.

Screening tests are used to detect cancer before a person has any symptoms. Cancer screening programs aim to reduce mortality and morbidity through early detection and treatment. The American Cancer Society's (ACS) recommendations & guidelines for screening certain cancers are useful for early detection. In 2021, the American Cancer Society launched the ‘Get Screened’ campaign to encourage people to schedule regular cancer screening tests. Although the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in cancer screening procedures being put on hold, the American Cancer Society's Get Screened initiative aimed to increase cancer screening rates by raising awareness about the importance of recommended screenings. In June 2021, PatientPoint, a patient engagement platform, launched a point-of-care campaign to promote the ACS Get Screened initiative. This point-of-care campaign highlighted the importance of routine cancer screening across nearly 100,000 healthcare providers in more than 25,000 offices in the country.