Dr. Vivek Tomar is widely recognized as an oncology patient research advocate and lung cancer patient advocate. He is the founder of ALK Positive India, an initiative focused on supporting patients and advancing awareness in lung cancer care.

He is described as India’s first oncology patient research advocate, and his work centers on empowering patients, strengthening community support, and improving engagement with clinical research and healthcare policy.

Dr. Tomar has also participated in public discussions on cancer awareness—speaking about early detection, myths versus facts, survivorship, and the importance of representing patient voices—drawing from his experience as both a caregiver and advocate