Soft tissue sarcoma treatment near Eden
- 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.
There are a number of recommended hospitals for sarcoma surgery. Ideally, people with sarcoma should be referred to a specialist at one of these hospitals.
NOTE: The information on this page relates to soft tissue sarcoma. For information on bone cancer/osteosarcoma click here.
Who to see
Please note the nearest cancer specialist for soft tissue sarcoma may be over 100 kms from Eden NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
The diagnosis and treatment of sarcoma involves a team of specialists.
Initial referral should be to a surgeon with experience in treating sarcoma.
Surgeons
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Dr Gideon Sandler Head and Neck Surgeon, Paediatric Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Wollongong (302.84km)
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Dr Christopher Lehane Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Randwick (366.07km)
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Dr Andrew Parasyn Surgical Oncologist in Randwick (366.09km)
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Prof Philip Crowe Surgical Oncologist in Randwick (366.09km)
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Dr Daniel Franks Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (367.56km)
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Dr Richard Boyle Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (367.57km)
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Dr Maurice Guzman Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (367.59km)
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Dr David Coker General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.8km)
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Dr Hsiang Chung Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Penrith (370.65km)
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Dr Ali Moghadam Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Westmead (371.46km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Lyn Austen Radiation Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Joe Chang Radiation Oncologist in Campbelltown (338.08km)
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Prof Gerald Fogarty Radiation Oncologist in Revesby (356.37km)
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Prof Robert Smee Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (366.09km)
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A/Prof Stephen Thompson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (366.09km)
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Dr Raymond Wu Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (367.63km)
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Prof Angela Hong Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (367.65km)
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Dr Regina Tse Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (367.65km)
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A/Prof George Hruby Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (369.73km)
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A/Prof Dion Forstner Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (369.78km)
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Medical oncologists
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A/Prof Paul Craft Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.49km)
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Dr Ankit Jain Medical Oncologist in Phillip (199.67km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (199.67km)
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Dr Monica Tang Medical Oncologist in Randwick (366.51km)
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Dr Kate Mahon Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.63km)
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Dr Madeleine Strach Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.63km)
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Dr Sarah Sutherland Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.63km)
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Dr Yeh Chen Lee Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.63km)
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A/Prof Peter Grimison Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.65km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (367.65km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for soft tissue sarcoma may be over 100 kms from Eden NSW. Support may be available for transport and accommodation.
Treatment for sarcoma may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with a sarcoma have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for soft tissue sarcoma treatment
Hospitals that have a specialist sarcoma centre are listed below. Find out why these hospitals are recommended. Results are ordered by distance from Eden NSW.
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private Hospital in Randwick (366.1km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (366.32km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (367.81km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics Public Hospital in Camperdown (367.82km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (371.64km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (375.3km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (382.02km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Eden NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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Bega Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Bega (37.3km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (110.52km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (125.47km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (196km)
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (199.55km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (247.66km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (253.57km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (286.53km)
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Southern Medical Day Care Centre Private Cancer Service in Wollongong (302.42km)
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Wollongong Private Hospital Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Wollongong (302.47km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (199.55km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (247.66km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (302.71km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (311.6km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (333.89km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (337.97km)
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Sutherland Hospital Oncology Day Clinic Public Cancer Service in Caringbah (350.18km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (356.36km)
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GenesisCare Hurstville Private Cancer Service in Hurstville (357.51km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (357.8km)
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Find a cancer care team
All people with sarcoma in NSW should have their treatment overseen by a multidisciplinary cancer care team (MDT).
A multidisciplinary cancer care team is a group of health care professionals who work together to ensure that a patient receives the best care and outcomes.
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Sarcoma MDT
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Prince of Wales Sarcoma MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Bone and Soft Tissue MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Pelvic and Retroperitoneal Sarcoma MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Sarcoma MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Melanoma Sarcoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Royal Adelaide Hospital Sarcoma MDT
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Children and youth services
There are services that provide specialised treatment and support to children and young people with cancer.
- Cancer services for children (0-14 years)
- Cancer services for young people (15-25 years)
Tests and timeframes
Cancer care pathways fact sheets have been developed by the Cancer Council to help identify recommended care at each stage of the 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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