Professor Sandie McCarthy
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Sandie McCarthy

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Background

Alexandra is jointly-appointed as Professor of Clinical Nursing, University of Queensland and Mater Health Services. She has practised extensively in acute cancer care, including chemotherapy administration, in rural and metropolitan settings. Her PhD investigated sociocultural issues related to breast cancer and while she mostly now undertakes intervention research, she maintains an interest in the sociological as well as clinical aspects of cancer care. Sandie’s current funded research has two streams. The first stream focuses upon issues related to the long term outcomes of cancer treatments, using mixed methods. The second stream concentrates on collaborative interventions to assess and manage the toxicities of acute cancer treatments.

Availability

Professor Sandie McCarthy is:
Not available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical and Clinical Sciences Health Sciences Health promotion Oncology and carcinogenesis Oncology and carcinogenesis not elsewhere classified

Research impacts

Sandie's research program focuses on the prevention, assessment and management of the short and long-term toxicities of cancer therapy, particularly chemotherapy. She has a particular interest in women's wellness during and after breast cancer therapy. She investigates a range of multimodal interventions (diet, exercise, sleep and stress management) to enhance cancer patient outcomes, which have translated successfully to standard practice.

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159 works between 1998 and 2024
All (159) Journal Article (128) Book Chapter (1) Conference Publication (24) Book (4) Other Outputs (2)

61 - 80 of 159 works

2019

Conference Publication

The Patient-reported Experience (Cancer) Questionnaire: Development, validation, reliability testing ... and on to system-wide digitisation

McCarthy, Alexandra, Reid, Carol, Stone, Leanne, Jones, Lee, Langbecker, Danette, Janda, Monkia, Laing, Bobbi, Tenenbaum, Ron and Atalag, Koray (2019). The Patient-reported Experience (Cancer) Questionnaire: Development, validation, reliability testing ... and on to system-wide digitisation. COSA's 46th Annual Scientific Meeting, Urological cancer; Age and gender in cancer practice, Adelaide, Australia, 12–14 November 2019. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.13262

The Patient-reported Experience (Cancer) Questionnaire: Development, validation, reliability testing ... and on to system-wide digitisation

2018

Journal Article

Validation of a frailty index in older cancer patients with solid tumours

McCarthy, A. L., Peel, N. M., Gillespie, K. M., Berry, R., Walpole, E., Yates, P. and Hubbard, R. E. (2018). Validation of a frailty index in older cancer patients with solid tumours. BMC Cancer, 18 (1) 892, 892. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-4807-6

Validation of a frailty index in older cancer patients with solid tumours

2018

Journal Article

Exercise as part of routine cancer care

Cormie, Prue, Adams, Diana, Atkinson, Morgan, Bucci, Lucy, Cust, Anne E, Eakin, Elizabeth, McCarthy, Alexandra L, Murnane, Andrew, Quinn, Sharni and Hayes, Sandra C (2018). Exercise as part of routine cancer care. The Lancet Oncology, 19 (9), e432-E432. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(18)30598-9

Exercise as part of routine cancer care

2018

Journal Article

Life stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression in women after cancer: the mediating effect of stress appraisal and coping

Seib, Charrlotte, Porter-Steele, Janine, Ng, Shu-Kay, Turner, Jane, McGuire, Amanda, McDonald, Nicole, Balaam, Sarah, Yates, Patsy, McCarthy, Alexandra and Anderson, Debra (2018). Life stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression in women after cancer: the mediating effect of stress appraisal and coping. Psycho-Oncology, 27 (7), 1787-1794. doi: 10.1002/pon.4728

Life stress and symptoms of anxiety and depression in women after cancer: the mediating effect of stress appraisal and coping

2018

Journal Article

Heart failure following blood cancer therapy in pediatric and adult populations

Franzon, Julie, Berry, Narelle M., Ullah, Shahid, Versace, Vincent L., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Atherton, John, Roder, David, Koczwara, Bogda, Coghlan, Douglas and Clark, Robyn A. (2018). Heart failure following blood cancer therapy in pediatric and adult populations. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 14 (3), 224-230. doi: 10.1111/ajco.12782

Heart failure following blood cancer therapy in pediatric and adult populations

2018

Journal Article

Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care

Cormie, Prue, Atkinson, Morgan, Bucci, Lucy, Cust, Anne, Eakin, Elizabeth, Hayes, Sandra, McCarthy, Sandie, Murnane, Andrew, Patchell, Sharni and Adams, Diana (2018). Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care. Medical Journal of Australia, 209 (4), 1-187. doi: 10.5694/mja18.00199

Clinical Oncology Society of Australia position statement on exercise in cancer care

2018

Journal Article

Efficacy of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review

Heywood, Reginald, McCarthy, Alexandra L and Skinner, Tina L (2018). Efficacy of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 99 (12), 2595-2620. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.04.008

Efficacy of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review

2018

Journal Article

Cancer treatment decision-making with/ for older adults with dementia: the intersections of autonomy, capital, and power

Cook, Peta S. and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2018). Cancer treatment decision-making with/ for older adults with dementia: the intersections of autonomy, capital, and power. Health Sociology Review, 27 (2), 184-198. doi: 10.1080/14461242.2018.1466187

Cancer treatment decision-making with/ for older adults with dementia: the intersections of autonomy, capital, and power

2018

Journal Article

Supplemental prophylactic intervention for chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis (SPICE) trial: protocol for a multicentre double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial

Marx, Wolfgang, Mccarthy, Alexandra, Marshall, Skye, Crichton, Megan, Molassiotis, Alex, Ried, Karin, Bird, Robert, Lohning, Anna and Isenring, Elizabeth (2018). Supplemental prophylactic intervention for chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis (SPICE) trial: protocol for a multicentre double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial. Nutrition and Dietetics, 77 (1), 144-150. doi: 10.1111/1747-0080.12446

Supplemental prophylactic intervention for chemotherapy-induced nausea and emesis (SPICE) trial: protocol for a multicentre double-blind placebo-controlled randomised trial

2017

Journal Article

Exposure to stress across the life course and its association with anxiety and depressive symptoms: Results from the Australian Women's Wellness After Cancer Program (WWACP)

Seib, Charrlotte, McCarthy, Alexandra, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Balaam, Sarah, Ware, Robert S. and Anderson, Debra (2017). Exposure to stress across the life course and its association with anxiety and depressive symptoms: Results from the Australian Women's Wellness After Cancer Program (WWACP). Maturitas, 105, 107-112. doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.05.011

Exposure to stress across the life course and its association with anxiety and depressive symptoms: Results from the Australian Women's Wellness After Cancer Program (WWACP)

2017

Journal Article

Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Queensland's experience over a decade

Barbour, Samantha, Moore, Julie, Dunn, Nathan, Effeney, Rachel, Harden, Hazel, McCarthy, Alexandra, Walpole, Euan and Lehman, Margot (2017). Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Queensland's experience over a decade. Breast, 35, 169-176. doi: 10.1016/j.breast.2017.07.003

Patterns of care for ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Queensland's experience over a decade

2017

Journal Article

Topical opioids and antimicrobials for the management of pain, infection, and infection-related odors in malignant wounds: a systematic review

Finlayson, Kathleen, Teleni, Laisa and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2017). Topical opioids and antimicrobials for the management of pain, infection, and infection-related odors in malignant wounds: a systematic review. Oncology Nursing Forum, 44 (5), 626-632. doi: 10.1188/17.ONF.626-632

Topical opioids and antimicrobials for the management of pain, infection, and infection-related odors in malignant wounds: a systematic review

2017

Journal Article

The effect of a standardized ginger extract on chemotherapy-induced nausea-related quality of life in patients undergoing moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial

Marx, Wolfgang, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Ried, Karin, McKavanagh, Dan, Vitetta, Luis, Sali, Avni, Lohning, Anna and Isenring, Elisabeth (2017). The effect of a standardized ginger extract on chemotherapy-induced nausea-related quality of life in patients undergoing moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial. Nutrients, 9 (8) 867, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/nu9080867

The effect of a standardized ginger extract on chemotherapy-induced nausea-related quality of life in patients undergoing moderately or highly emetogenic chemotherapy: a double blind, randomized, placebo controlled trial

2017

Journal Article

Safety and feasibility of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review

Heywood, Reginald , McCarthy, Alexandra L. and Skinner, Tina L. (2017). Safety and feasibility of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25 (10), 3031-3050. doi: 10.1007/s00520-017-3827-0

Safety and feasibility of exercise interventions in patients with advanced cancer: a systematic review

2017

Journal Article

Menopausal symptom clusters and their correlates in women with and without a history of breast cancer: a pooled data analysis from the womenʼs wellness research program

Seib, Charrlotte, Porter-Steele, Janine, McGuire, Amanda, McCarthy, Alexandra, Balaam, Sarah and Anderson, Debra J. (2017). Menopausal symptom clusters and their correlates in women with and without a history of breast cancer: a pooled data analysis from the womenʼs wellness research program. Menopause, 24 (6), 624-634. doi: 10.1097/gme.0000000000000810

Menopausal symptom clusters and their correlates in women with and without a history of breast cancer: a pooled data analysis from the womenʼs wellness research program

2017

Journal Article

Peripherally InSerted CEntral catheter dressing and securement in patients with cancer: the PISCES trial. Protocol for a 2x2 factorial, superiority randomised controlled trial

Rickard, Claire M., Marsh, Nicole M., Webster, Joan, Gavin, Nicole C., Chan, Raymond J., McCarthy, Alexandra L., Mollee, Peter, Ullman, Amanda J., Kleidon, Tricia, Chopra, Vineet, Zhang, Li, McGrail, Matthew R., Larsen, Emily, Abu Choudhury, Md, Keogh, Samantha, Alexandrou, Evan, McMillan, David J., Mervin, Merehau Cindy, Paterson, David L., Cooke, Marie, Ray-Barruel, Gillian, Castillo, Maria Isabel, Hallahan, Andrew, Corley, Amanda and Playford, E. Geoffrey (2017). Peripherally InSerted CEntral catheter dressing and securement in patients with cancer: the PISCES trial. Protocol for a 2x2 factorial, superiority randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 7 (6) e015291, e015291. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015291

Peripherally InSerted CEntral catheter dressing and securement in patients with cancer: the PISCES trial. Protocol for a 2x2 factorial, superiority randomised controlled trial

2017

Journal Article

Erratum to: The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

Anderson, Debra, Seib, Charrlotte, Tjondronegoro, Dian, Turner, Jane, Monterosso, Leanne, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Song, Wei, Yates, Patsy, King, Neil, Young, Leonie, White, Kate, Lee, Kathryn, Hall, Sonj, Krishnasamy, Mei, Wells, Kathy, Balaam, Sarah and McCarthy, Alexandra L (2017). Erratum to: The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMC cancer, 17 (1) 196, 196. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3189-5

Erratum to: The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

2017

Journal Article

The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

Anderson, Debra, Seib, Charrlotte, Tjondronegoro, Dian, Turner, Jane, Monterosso, Leanne, McGuire, Amanda, Porter-Steele, Janine, Song, Wei, Yates, Patsy, King, Neil, Young, Leonie, White, Kate, Lee, Kathryn, Hall, Sonj, Krishnasamy, Mei, Wells, Kathy, Balaam, Sarah and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2017). The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol. BMC Cancer, 17 (1) 98, 98. doi: 10.1186/s12885-017-3088-9

The Women's wellness after cancer program: a multisite, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial protocol

2017

Journal Article

The development and preliminary testing of an instrument for assessing fatigue self-management outcomes in patients with advanced cancer

Chan, Raymond Javan, Yates, Patsy and McCarthy, Alexandra L. (2017). The development and preliminary testing of an instrument for assessing fatigue self-management outcomes in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer Nursing, 40 (1), 48-57. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000000347

The development and preliminary testing of an instrument for assessing fatigue self-management outcomes in patients with advanced cancer

2017

Journal Article

Ginger—Mechanism of action in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review

Marx, Wolfgang, Ried, Karin, McCarthy, Alexandra L., Vitetta, Luis, Sali, Avni, McKavanagh, Daniel and Isenring, Liz (2017). Ginger—Mechanism of action in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57 (1), 141-146. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2013.865590

Ginger—Mechanism of action in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: a review

Current funding

  • 2024 - 2027
    Moving without fear when living with stoma: A consumer-led physical activity study
    NHMRC MRFF PPHR - Consumer Led Research
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2028
    The Enhancing Women's Recovery after Cancer Treatment Program (RECENTRE): A values-based implementation and evaluation
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    ACUMEN For All
    Wesley Medical Research Clinical Innovation Grant
    Open grant
  • 2022 - 2025
    A non-surgical alternative to hysterectomy for the treatment of endometrial cancer
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2026
    BALANCE: Promoting wellBeing in AdoLescent and young Adult cancer survivors
    NHMRC Partnership Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2025
    EnhAnCing treatment oUtcoMes after gynaEcological caNcer (ACUMEN): Using exercise to promote health after cancer therapy
    NHMRC MRFF - Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2022 - 2024
    Women's Wellness After Cancer Treatment Program.
    Mater Foundation
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2024
    Professor of Clinical Nursing Research (Joint appointment with the Mater)
    Mater Misericordiae Ltd
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Sandie McCarthy is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessment and management of sexuality in women treated for cancer

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan

  • Doctor Philosophy

    BALANCE project: codesigning and implementing a wellness intervention for younger survivors of cancer.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jemma Venables

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Assessing the Value for Money of Integrating Exercise as Therapy after Gynaecological Cancer Treatment

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Haitham Tuffaha

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Palliative care and family meetings

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Jemma Venables, Dr John Drayton

  • Doctor Philosophy

    A mobile health intervention for promoting light and moderate intensity physical activity among young cancer survivors

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Chelsea Dobbins, Associate Professor Stephen Viller

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Transdisciplinary stroke assessment: Can it improve allied health efficiency and care on an acute stroke unit?

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Honorary Professor Theresa Green

  • Master Philosophy

    Enhancing Treatment Outcomes After Gynaecological Cancer (ACUMEN)

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall, Dr Elise Gane

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