Bone cancer/osteosarcoma treatment near Sydney
- have their care overseen by a specialist who is a member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team
- be referred within two weeks and before biopsy.
Patients in NSW with suspected bone cancer/osteosarcoma should be referred to a specialist from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Lifehouse Bone and Soft Tissue MDT.
NOTE: The information on this page relates to bone cancer/osteosarcoma. For information on soft tissue sarcoma click here.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of osteosarcoma involves a team of specialists.
Initial referral should be to an orthopaedic surgeon.
Where to have treatment
Treatments for osteosarcoma may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Many people with osteosarcoma have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for osteosarcoma treatment
Hospitals that have a specialist osteosarcoma centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (3.32km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics Public Hospital in Camperdown (3.44km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (5.76km)
Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
Find a cancer care team
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) is a group of health care professionals who work together to ensure that a patient receives the best care and outcomes.
All patients in NSW with osteosarcoma should have their treatment overseen by the Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Bone and Soft Tissue MDT.
Children and youth services
There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.
Tests and timeframes
National optimal care pathways have been developed to guide recommended care at each stage of the cancer pathway.
Sarcoma - Tests
Initial tests may be arranged by the general practitioner (GP) and may include an x-ray.
Further tests may include:
- Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Bone scan
- Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT)
- Biopsy
Sarcoma - Timeframes
- Patients with suspected sarcoma should be referred to a specialist sarcoma multidisciplinary team within two weeks and before biopsy
- all tests should be completed within two weeks of specialist referral
- treatment should commence within three weeks of the decision to treat.
Sarcoma information
More information about the sarcoma cancer care pathway is available in these fact sheets:
- Optimal care pathway for sarcoma Quick reference guide for health professionals
- Fact sheet in English and seven other languages for patients
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