Soft tissue sarcoma treatment near Page
- 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 Page ACT. 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 (190.42km)
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Dr Muzib Abdul Razak Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Orange (217.17km)
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Dr Hsiang Chung Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Penrith (223.47km)
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A/Prof Nicholas Ngui Surgical Oncologist in Mount Druitt (231.31km)
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Dr Ali Moghadam Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Westmead (238.74km)
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A/Prof Julie Howle Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Westmead (238.75km)
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Dr Rajith Mendis Head and Neck Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Rouse Hill (243.55km)
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Dr Richard Boyle Orthopaedic Surgeon in Camperdown (246.33km)
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Dr Daniel Franks Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (246.36km)
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Dr Maurice Guzman Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (246.37km)
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Radiation oncologists
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Dr Lyn Austen Radiation Oncologist in Garran (13.06km)
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Dr Joe Chang Radiation Oncologist in Campbelltown (206.23km)
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Prof Gerald Fogarty Radiation Oncologist in Revesby (229.91km)
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A/Prof Amy Hayden Radiation Oncologist in Blacktown (236.28km)
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Dr Alison Salkeld Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (238.7km)
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A/Prof Verity Ahern Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (238.72km)
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A/Prof Sandra Turner Radiation Oncologist in Westmead (238.84km)
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Dr Andrew Fong Radiation Oncologist in Bella Vista (241.1km)
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Dr Raymond Wu Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (246.33km)
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Prof Angela Hong Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (246.35km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Ankit Jain Medical Oncologist in Phillip (12.88km)
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Dr Geoffrey Peters Medical Oncologist in Garran (12.88km)
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A/Prof Paul Craft Medical Oncologist in Garran (13.06km)
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Dr John Park Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (224.42km)
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Dr Phuong Dinh Medical Oncologist in Kingswood (224.43km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Westmead (238.56km)
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Dr Rosemary Habib Medical Oncologist in Westmead (238.71km)
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Dr Arthur Clements Medical Oncologist in Bella Vista (241.11km)
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Dr Kate Mahon Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (246.33km)
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Dr Madeleine Strach Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (246.33km)
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Where to have treatment
Please note the nearest cancer services for soft tissue sarcoma may be over 100 kms from Page ACT. 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 Page ACT.
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (238.82km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Institute of Rheumatology and Orthopaedics Public Hospital in Camperdown (246.37km)
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Public Hospital in Camperdown (246.5km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private Hospital in Randwick (248.47km)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (248.59km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (251.71km)
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North Shore Private Hospital Private Hospital in St Leonards (251.73km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Page ACT.
Chemotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (13km)
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Bourke Street Health Service Public Cancer Centre in Goulburn (81.83km)
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Cooma Health Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Cooma (111.88km)
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Eurobodalla Oncology Service Chemotherapy Unit Public Cancer Service in Moruya (118.42km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (123.62km)
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Milton Ulladulla Community Cancer Services Centre Public Cancer Service in Milton (126.51km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (146.44km)
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Southern Highlands Cancer Centre Public-Private Cancer Centre in Bowral (150.87km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (155.03km)
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Cowra District Hospital Outreach Chemotherapy Treatment Clinic Public Cancer Service in Cowra (159.9km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Garran (13km)
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Young Oncology Public Cancer Service in Young (123.62km)
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Shoalhaven Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Nowra (146.44km)
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Riverina Cancer Care Centre Private Cancer Centre in Wagga Wagga (155.03km)
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Illawarra Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Wollongong (190.39km)
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Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Campbelltown (206.17km)
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Central West Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Orange (213.9km)
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Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kingswood (224.67km)
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Liverpool Cancer Therapy Centre Public Cancer Centre in Liverpool (226.2km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Revesby Private Cancer Service in Revesby (229.91km)
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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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Western Sydney Local Health District 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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Prince of Wales Sarcoma MDT
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Melanoma Sarcoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Upper Gastrointestinal 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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