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June 6, 2026American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book

Unique Challenges in Sarcoma Care for Adolescents and Young Adults

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SJSophie JessopWomen's and Children's HospitalHSHari SankaranNational Institutes of HealthCSCatrian SoteloPediatric Oncology Group

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This article examines care gaps in sarcoma management for adolescents and young adults, highlighting clinical trial access and genetic evaluation.

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  • This article explores the challenges faced by adolescents and young adults with sarcoma in accessing care, particularly clinical trials, genetic evaluation, and palliative care.
  • Examined clinical trial access and enrollment patterns for AYAs with sarcoma, noting the AYA gap.
  • Explored the role of the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network in enhancing trial access.
  • Investigated the significance of germline predisposition testing and the need for timely palliative care interventions.
  • Adolescents and young adults demonstrate lower clinical trial enrollment rates, particularly for rare sarcomas.
  • Contemporary studies indicate that 10%-20% of sarcoma patients have pathogenic germline variants detectable through updated testing protocols.
  • Integrated palliative care has been shown to improve quality of life, communication, and may extend survival, though referrals are often delayed.

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Jessop et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a23b9f271a5da9775e75acfhttps://doi.org/10.1200/edbk-26-520036
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