Overview
Background
Dr Tracey DiSipio is a teaching and research academic and cancer epidemiologist in the School of Public Health. Her program of research is focused on women’s cancers and health equity by conducting epidemiological research and behavioural interventions that address survivorship issues. Her research has a strong emphasis on under-researched groups including women diagnosed with rare gynaecological cancers and advanced disease.
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 under-researched and under-served groups (such as women diagnosed with advanced/metastatic disease, living in regional/rural geographic locations).
Works
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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
Incidence and risk assessment of cardiovascular disease after breast cancer in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Louise Wilson, Professor Gail Garvey, Dr Abbey Diaz
Media
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