Dr Tracey Di Sipio
Co-Chair, Early and Mid-Career Academics Committee & Lecturer
School of Public Health
+61 7 344 36167
Researcher biography
Dr Tracey DiSipio is a teaching and research academic and cancer epidemiologist in the School of Public Health. Her program of research is broadly 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.
Journal Articles
Aul, Ambika, Jordan, Susan and DiSipio, Tracey (2025). Guidelines for the prevention and diagnosis of vaginal and vulvar cancers: A systematic review. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 216 104970, 104970-216. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2025.104970
DiSipio, Tracey, Turner, Jemma, Da Silva, William, Driscoll, Elizabeth, Preston, Marta, Tran, Krystel, Varnier-Lui, Nicla, Yeoh, Hui-Ling, Kaur, Dayajyot, Alsop, Kathryn, Hayes, Sandra C., Janda, Monika and Spence, Rosalind R. (2025). Understanding Contemporary Endometrial Cancer Survivorship Issues: Umbrella Review and Healthcare Professional Survey. Cancers, 17 (16) 2696, 2696-16. doi: 10.3390/cancers17162696
Jeon, Mi Hye, DiSipio, Tracey, Wilson, Louise, Garvey, Gail and Diaz, Abbey (2025). Assessment and stratification of cardiovascular disease risk in people diagnosed with breast cancer: A scoping review. Cancer Treatment Reviews, 135 102903, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ctrv.2025.102903
DiSipio, T., Johnston, M., Mellon, A., Williams, M., McQuire, L., Beller, E., Janda, M. and Obermair, A. (2024). Patients’ experiences of vulvar cancer diagnosis and treatment: results from a consumer-guided qualitative study. Cancer Survivorship Research & Care, 2 (1) 2368546, 1-16. doi: 10.1080/28352610.2024.2368546
DiSipio, Tracey, Hartel, Gunter, Butow, Phyllis, Webb, Penelope M. and Beesley, Vanessa L. (2024). Impact of disease recurrence on the supportive care needs of patients with ovarian cancer and their caregivers. Gynecologic Oncology, 185, 33-41. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.02.012
DiSipio, Tracey, Scholte, Cate and Diaz, Abbey (2024). Evaluation of online text‐based information resources of gynaecological cancer symptoms. Cancer Medicine, 13 (9) e7167, 1-17. doi: 10.1002/cam4.7167
DiSipio, Tracey, Pearse, Emma and Jordan, Susan (2023). Survivorship research in advanced gynecological cancer: a scoping review of cohort studies. Cancer Medicine, 12 (24), 21779-21797. doi: 10.1002/cam4.6744
Wigginton, B, Reeves, M M and DiSipio, T (2023). Exploring motivations for participating in research among Australian women with advanced gynaecological cancer: a qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31 (9) 511, 1-9. doi: 10.1007/s00520-023-07979-x
Di Sipio, T., Protani, M. M., Finnane, A., Johnson, R. and Hall, L. (2023). Exploring postgraduate epidemiology competencies: Preparing our students for a post-COVID world. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 47 (2) 100026, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.anzjph.2023.100026
Kimlin, Michael G., Youlden, Danny R., Brodie, Alison M., DiSipio, Tracey, Youl, Philippa, Nair-Shalliker, Visalini and Baade, Peter D. (2019). Risk of second primary cancer in survivors of in situ melanoma. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 139 (4), 842-847. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.11.001
Gordon, Louisa G., DiSipio, Tracey, Battistutta, Diana, Yates, Patsy, Bashford, John, Pyke, Chris, Eakin, Elizabeth and Hayes, Sandra C. (2017). Cost-effectiveness of a pragmatic exercise intervention for women with breast cancer: results from a randomized controlled trial. Psycho-Oncology, 26 (5), 649-655. doi: 10.1002/pon.4201
Sanjida, Saira, Janda, Monika, Kissane, David, Shaw, Joanne, Pearson, Sallie-Anne, DiSipio, Tracey and Couper, Jeremy (2016). A systematic review and meta-analysis of prescribing practices of antidepressants in cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology, 25 (9), 1002-1016. doi: 10.1002/pon.4048
Singh, Ben, DiSipio, Tracey, Peake, Jonathan and Hayes, Sandra C. (2016). Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of exercise for those with cancer-related lymphedema. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 97 (2), 302-315.e13. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2015.09.012
Schmitz, Kathryn H., DiSipio, Tracey, Gordon, Louisa G. and Hayes, Sandra C. (2015). Adverse breast cancer treatment effects: the economic case for making rehabilitative programs standard of care. Supportive Care in Cancer, 23 (6), 1807-1817. doi: 10.1007/s00520-014-2539-y
DiSipio, Tracey, Janda, Monika, Hayes, Sandra C., Reul-Hirche, Hildegard, Ward, Leigh C., the LEGS study investigators and Obermair, Andreas (2015). The Lymphedema Evaluation in Gynecological cancer Study (LEGS): design of a prospective, longitudinal, cohort study. Cancer Research Frontiers, 1 (1), 104-118.
Vagenas, Dimitrios, DiSipio, Tracey, Battistutta, Diana, Demark-Wahnefried, Wendy, Rye, Sheree, Bashford, John, Pyke, Chris, Saunders, Christobel and Hayes, Sandra C. (2015). Weight and weight change following breast cancer: evidence from a prospective, population-based, breast cancer cohort study. BMC Cancer, 15 (28) 28, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s12885-015-1026-2
Spence, R., DiSapio, T., Schmitz, K. and Hayes, S. (2014). Is unsupervised exercise following breast cancer safe for all women?. International Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 02 (03), 1-8. doi: 10.4172/2329-9096.1000197
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Conference Papers
DiSipio, Tracey, Wigginton, Britta, Jordan, Susan, Cunningham, Joan, Brown, Bena and Diaz, Abbey (2024). Endometrial cancer patient experiences: mapping information needs, satisfaction and preferred sources. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting: Bridging gaps, building progress, breaking down disparities, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 13-15 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.14117
Spence, Rosa, Turner, Jemma, DaSilva, William, Driscoll, Elizabeth, Preston, Marta, Tran, Krystel, Lui, Nicla, Yeoh, Hui-Ling, Kaur, Dayajyot, Alsop, Kathryn, Hayes, Sandi, Janda, Monika and DiSipio, Tracey (2024). Development of an endometrial cancer survivorship checklist: Umbrella review and expert input. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 13 - 15 November 2024. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
Jeon, Mihye, DiSipio, Tracey, Garvey, Gail, Wilson, Louise and Diaz, Abbey (2024). Assessment and stratification of cardiovascular disease risk in people diagnosed with breast cancer: A scoping review. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting Bridging gaps, building progress, breaking down disparities, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 13–15 November 2024. Chichester, West Sussex United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/ajco.14117
Obermair, Andreas, West, Zoe, Baxter, Eva, Condous, George, Hacker, Neville, Lord, Sally, Mccarthy, Sandie, Janda, Monika, Tuffaha, Haitham, Hayes, Sandi, Disipio, Tracey, Mellon, Anne, Gebski, Val, Mcnally, Orla and Martin, Andrew (2024). EV430/#358 Benefit-harm trade-off for groin node dissection versus groin ultrasound monitoring to reduce the risk of surgery-related morbidity in vulvar cancer – a decision-tree analysis. IGCS 2024 Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, 16-18 October 2024. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-igcs.551
Costa, Daniel, King, Madeleine, Aaronson, Neil, Brazier, John, Cella, David, Grimison, Peter, Janda, Monika, McTaggart-Cowan, Helen, Pickard, Simon, Rowen, Donna and Di Sipio, Tracey (2014). Do cancer patients distinguish between the importance and severity of their quality of life concerns?. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
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.