Patient Advocacy in Sarcoma: Survivors & Awareness Campaigns | SARC at ASCO 2026

This session highlights the critical role of patient advocacy in sarcoma research and awareness, featuring MiB Agents, adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors, and community-led initiatives. Speakers discuss how patient voices are shaping research priorities, improving clinical trial awareness, and strengthening engagement across the sarcoma community. Topics include: MiB Agents patient advocacy initiatives AYA sarcoma survivor engagement Smashing sarcoma awareness campaign Expanding patient-centered research participation Strengthening collaboration between patients and investigators This session underscores how advocacy and lived experience are essential drivers of progress in rare cancer research.