Overview
Background
Dr Tracey Di Sipio is a teaching and research academic in the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Division of the School of Public Health. Dr Di Sipio is an experienced cancer epidemiologist with a focus on women’s cancers, caregivers, and health equity.
Availability
- Dr Tracey Di Sipio is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health), Queensland University of Technology
- Bachelor (Honours), Queensland University of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Research interests
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cancer epidemiology
I am a cancer epidemiologist with a focus on women’s cancers (breast, gynaecological) and caregivers to assist them better navigate their care and reduce the burden related to diagnosis and treatment by conducting epidemiological research and behavioural interventions that address survivorship issues with particular attention to underserved groups (such as women diagnosed with advanced/metastatic disease, living in regional/rural geographic locations).
Works
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2013
Journal Article
Incidence of unilateral arm lymphoedema after breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
DiSipio, Tracey, Rye, Sheree, Newman, Beth and Hayes, Sandi (2013). Incidence of unilateral arm lymphoedema after breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet Oncology, 14 (6), 500-515. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(13)70076-7
2013
Journal Article
Exercise for health: a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the impact of a pragmatic, translational exercise intervention on the quality of life, function and treatment-related side effects following breast cancer
Hayes, Sandra C., Rye, Sheree, Disipio, Tracey, Yates, Patsy, Bashford, John, Pyke, Chris, Saunders, Christobel, Battistutta, Diana and Eakin, Elizabeth (2013). Exercise for health: a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the impact of a pragmatic, translational exercise intervention on the quality of life, function and treatment-related side effects following breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 137 (1), 175-186. doi: 10.1007/s10549-012-2331-y
2013
Journal Article
Brustkrebsbedingtes lymphödem: Prävalenz und prognostische signifikanz sechs jahre nach der diagnose
Hayes, Sandi, Rye, S., Di Sipio, T., López, J. A., Saunders, C., Pyke, C., Bashford, J., Battistutta, D. and Newman, B. (2013). Brustkrebsbedingtes lymphödem: Prävalenz und prognostische signifikanz sechs jahre nach der diagnose. Vasomed: die Fachzeitschrift fuer Gefaesserkrankungen, 25 (1), 42-43.
2012
Journal Article
Prevalence of breast cancer treatment sequelae over 6 years of follow-up: the pulling through study
Schmitz, Kathryn H., Speck, Rebecca M., Rye, Sheree A., DiSipio, Tracey and Hayes, Sandra C. (2012). Prevalence of breast cancer treatment sequelae over 6 years of follow-up: the pulling through study. Cancer, 118 (SUPPL.8), 2217-2225. doi: 10.1002/cncr.27474
2012
Conference Publication
Quality of life detriments through self-reported swelling associated with gynaecological cancer
Hayes, S.C, Obermair, A., Reul-Hirche, H., Ward, L. C, DiSipio, T. and Janda, M. (2012). Quality of life detriments through self-reported swelling associated with gynaecological cancer. 23rd International Congress of Lymphology, Malmö, Sweden, 19-23 September, 2011. Tucson, AZ, United States: International Society of Lymphology.
2012
Journal Article
Bodyweight and other correlates of symptom-detected breast cancers in a population offered screening
Kricker, Anne, DiSipio, Tracey, Stone, Jennifer, Goumas, Chris, Armes, Jane E., Gertig, Dorota M. and Armstrong, Bruce K. (2012). Bodyweight and other correlates of symptom-detected breast cancers in a population offered screening. Cancer Causes and Control, 23 (1), 89-102. doi: 10.1007/s10552-011-9858-9
2011
Journal Article
Patterns, correlates, and prognostic significance of quality of life following breast cancer
DiSipio, Tracey, Hayes, Sandi, Battistutta, Diana, Newman, Beth and Janda, Monika (2011). Patterns, correlates, and prognostic significance of quality of life following breast cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 20 (10), 1084-1091. doi: 10.1002/pon.1816
2011
Journal Article
Prevalence and prognostic significance of secondary lymphedema following breast cancer
Hayes, Sandi, Di Sipio, Tracey, Rye, Sheree, Lopez, J. Alejandro, Saunders, Christobel, Pyke, Chris, Bashford, John, Battistutta, Diana and Newman, Beth (2011). Prevalence and prognostic significance of secondary lymphedema following breast cancer. Lymphatic Research and Biology, 9 (3), 135-141. doi: 10.1089/lrb.2011.0007
2010
Journal Article
Upper-body morbidity following breast cancer treatment is common, may persist longer-term and adversely influences quality of life
Hayes, Sandra C., Rye, Sheree, Battistutta, Diana, DiSipio, Tracey and Newman, Beth (2010). Upper-body morbidity following breast cancer treatment is common, may persist longer-term and adversely influences quality of life. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 8 92. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-8-92
2010
Journal Article
Does quality of life among breast cancer survivors one year after diagnosis differ depending on urban and non-urban residence? A comparative study
DiSipio, Tracey, Hayes, Sandi C., Newman, Beth, Aitken, Joanne and Janda, Monika (2010). Does quality of life among breast cancer survivors one year after diagnosis differ depending on urban and non-urban residence? A comparative study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 8 3. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-8-3
2009
Journal Article
What determines the health-related quality of life among regional and rural breast cancer survivors?
DiSipio, Tracey, Hayes, Sandi, Newman, Beth and Janda, Monika (2009). What determines the health-related quality of life among regional and rural breast cancer survivors?. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 33 (6), 534-539. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-6405.2009.00449.x
2009
Journal Article
Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland
Rogers, Carla, Kvaskoff, Marina, DiSipio, Tracy, Youlden, Danny, Whiteman, David, Eakin, Elizabeth, Youl, Philippa H., Fritschi, Lin and Aitken, Joanne (2009). Prevalence and determinants of sunburn in Queensland. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 20 (2), 102-106. doi: 10.1071/he09102
2009
Journal Article
The Queensland cancer risk study: General population norms for the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G)
Janda, Monika, DiSipio, Tracey, Hurst, Cameron, Cella, David and Newman, Beth (2009). The Queensland cancer risk study: General population norms for the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). Psycho-Oncology, 18 (6), 606-614. doi: 10.1002/pon.1428
2008
Journal Article
Health-related quality of life 18 months after breast cancer: comparison with the general population of Queensland, Australia
DiSipio, Tracey, Hayes, Sandi, Newman, Beth and Janda, Monika (2008). Health-related quality of life 18 months after breast cancer: comparison with the general population of Queensland, Australia. Supportive Care in Cancer, 16 (10), 1141-1150. doi: 10.1007/s00520-007-0392-y
2006
Journal Article
The Queensland Cancer Risk Study: Behavioural risk factor results
DiSipio, T., Rogers, C., Newman, B., Whiteman, D., Eakin, E., Fritschi, L. and Aitken, J. (2006). The Queensland Cancer Risk Study: Behavioural risk factor results. Australian And New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 30 (4), 375-382. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-842X.2006.tb00852.x
2006
Journal Article
How do recovery advice and behavioural characteristics influence upper-body function and quality of life among women 6 months after breast cancer diagnosis?
Round, Tracey, Hayes, Sandra C. and Newman, Beth (2006). How do recovery advice and behavioural characteristics influence upper-body function and quality of life among women 6 months after breast cancer diagnosis?. Supportive Care in Cancer, 14 (1), 22-29. doi: 10.1007/s00520-005-0838-z
2004
Journal Article
Perceptions of upper-body problems during recovery from breast cancer treatment
Collins, Louisa G., Nash, Robyn, Round, Tracey and Newman, Beth (2004). Perceptions of upper-body problems during recovery from breast cancer treatment. Supportive Care in Cancer, 12 (2), 106-113. doi: 10.1007/s00520-003-0554-5
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Tracey Di Sipio is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring inequity in access to Palliative Care in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Susan Jordan
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Doctor Philosophy
Incidence and risk assessment of cardiovascular disease after breast cancer in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Louise Wilson, Dr Abbey Diaz
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