Sarcoma treatment near Sydney
A person with a suspected or confirmed sarcoma should:
- have their care overseen by a specialist who is a member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team
- attend their first specialist appointment within two weeks of being referred by the general practitioner (GP).
All people with suspected osteosarcoma should be referred to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Lifehouse Sarcoma MDT.
Who to see
The diagnosis and treatment of sarcoma involves a team of specialists. You should be initially referred to a surgeon with experience in treating sarcoma.
A referral from a general practitioner (GP) is required for an appointment.
Surgeons
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Dr David Coker General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.33km)
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Dr Maurice Guzman Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (3.47km)
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Dr Richard Boyle Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (3.48km)
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Dr Daniel Franks Orthopaedic Surgeon in Newtown (3.49km)
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Dr Gideon Sandler Head and Neck Surgeon, Paediatric Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Bondi Junction (4.72km)
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A/Prof Paul Stalley Orthopaedic Surgeon in Mosman (5.81km)
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Dr Christopher Lehane Endocrine Surgeon, General Surgeon, Surgical Oncologist in Randwick (6.33km)
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Dr Andrew Parasyn Surgical Oncologist in Randwick (6.47km)
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Prof Philip Crowe Surgical Oncologist in Randwick (6.47km)
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A/Prof Sandra Krishnan Breast Surgeon, General Surgeon in Dee Why (14.3km)
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Radiation oncologists
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A/Prof Dion Forstner Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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A/Prof George Hruby Radiation Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.67km)
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Prof Angela Hong Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Regina Tse Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Raymond Wu Radiation Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Prof Andrew Kneebone Radiation Oncologist in Crows Nest (4.26km)
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A/Prof Robert Smee Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Dr Stephen Thompson Radiation Oncologist in Randwick (6.41km)
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Prof Gerald Fogarty Radiation Oncologist in Concord West (11.39km)
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A/Prof Tim Wang Radiation Oncologist in Macquarie University (13.55km)
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Medical oncologists
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Dr Venessa Chin Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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Dr Jenny Liu Medical Oncologist in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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A/Prof Peter Grimison Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Vivek Bhadri Adolescent Oncologist, Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.48km)
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Dr Kate Mahon Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Sarah Sutherland Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Yeh Chen Lee Medical Oncologist in Camperdown (3.5km)
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Dr Kazi Nahar Medical Oncologist in Wollstonecraft (4.28km)
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Dr David Chan Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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A/Prof Nick Pavlakis Medical Oncologist in St Leonards (5.2km)
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Where to have treatment
Treatment for sarcoma may include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Many people with a sarcoma have a combination of these treatments.
Recommended hospitals for 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 Sydney NSW.
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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St Vincent's Hospital Public Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.68km)
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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)
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Prince of Wales Hospital Public Hospital in Randwick (6.23km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Private Hospital in Randwick (6.45km)
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Private Hospital in Wahroonga (18.17km)
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Westmead Hospital Public Hospital in Westmead (21.66km)
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Other treatment centres
Results are ordered by distance from Sydney NSW.
Chemotherapy centres
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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Darlinghurst (1.57km)
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St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney Private Hospital in Darlinghurst (1.64km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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Patricia Ritchie Centre for Cancer Care and Research and Chemotherapy Unit Private Cancer Service in Crows Nest (4.23km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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GenesisCare North Shore Hub Private Cancer Service in St Leonards (5.66km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Prince of Wales Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Randwick (6.45km)
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Concord Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Concord (11.37km)
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St George Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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Radiotherapy centres
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Hospital Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.59km)
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GenesisCare St Vincent's Clinic Private Cancer Service in Darlinghurst (1.65km)
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Chris O'Brien Lifehouse Public-Private Cancer Centre in Camperdown (3.43km)
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GenesisCare Mater Hospital Private Cancer Service in North Sydney (4.17km)
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Northern Sydney Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in St Leonards (5.59km)
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Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre Public Cancer Centre in Randwick (6.11km)
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Icon Cancer Centre Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.18km)
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GenesisCare Concord Private Cancer Service in Concord West (11.57km)
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St George Private Hospital Oncology Day Centre Private Cancer Service in Kogarah (12.8km)
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St George Hospital Cancer Care Centre Public Cancer Centre in Kogarah (13.04km)
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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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The Kinghorn Cancer Centre Head and Neck Cancer MDT
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Royal Prince Alfred and Lifehouse Bone and Soft Tissue MDT
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Royal North Shore Hospital Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer MDT
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Prince of Wales Sarcoma MDT
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Sydney Adventist Hospital Melanoma Sarcoma and Skin Cancer MDT
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Western Sydney Local Health District Sarcoma MDT
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Canberra Region Cancer Centre Sarcoma 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)
- Youth Cancer Services Referral Form (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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