Guidelines
At the British Sarcoma Group, we are committed to ensuring that every person diagnosed with sarcoma benefits from evidence-based, high-quality care.
Our Guidelines page provides unified, authoritative frameworks to guide multi-disciplinary teams through best practices in sarcoma treatment—from service requirements and multidisciplinary coordination to up-to-date clinical protocols. Anchored in national and international standards, these guidelines aim to support consistent, optimal outcomes across the UK and beyond.
BSG Clinical Guidelines
STS Guidelines 2024
UK BSG Guidelines for the Management of Soft Tissue Sarcomas
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Rehab Guidelines 2024
UK BSG Guidelines for rehabilitation after diagnosis of bone and soft tissue tumours
Bone Sarcoma Guidelines 2024
UK BSG Guidelines for the Management of Bone Sarcomas
Ultrasound Screening Guidelines 2019
BSG Guidance for ultrasound screening of soft tissue masses in the trunk and extremity – Jan 2029
GIST Guidelines 2024
UK BSG Guidelines for the Management of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Service Requirements
Guidance to commissioners and frameworks for the treatment of sarcoma.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) sarcoma overview – includes service organisation and relevant technology appraisals
Wales – National Standards for Sarcoma Services 2009.
Not currently available
NICE Improving Outcomes Guidance for People with Sarcoma (England and Wales) 2006
Scottish Sarcoma Network
Other Resources
ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) Guidelines
Management of Primary Retroperitoneal Sarcoma (RPS) in the Adult
A Consensus Approach From the Trans-Atlantic RPS Working Group – 2014
Management of Recurrent Retroperitoneal Sarcoma (RPS) in the Adult
A Consensus Approach from the Trans-Atlantic RPS Working Group – 2016
Global Consensus Paper - The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
Useful Links
Professional Associations
European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (EMSOS)
Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS)
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
Research
Charity and Patient Information
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Children with Cancer UK – Funding research into childhood cancer prevention, providing support and raising awareness.