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Dr Carolyn McIntyre

Senior Lecturer

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 6304 3987
Email: c.mcintyre@ecu.edu.au
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9913-4022

Carolyn is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow within the Exercise Medicine Research Institute.

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Sports Medicine Cancer Interest Group
  • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology

Awards and Recognition

Other

  • 2008-2010: National Cancer Institute of Canada Research Studentship Award ($23 500/year).The feasibility and preliminary efficacy of progressive resistance exercise training in lung cancer patients.
  • 2006-2009: Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Studentship ($21 500/year). Awarded to academically superior students to undertake full-time research training in the basic biomedical sciences or in clinical research.

Research Areas and Interests

  • The role of exercise as medicine for cancer
  • Theoretical determinants of physical activity and exercise adherence
  • The role of exercise in the management of lung cancer

Qualifications

  • Physical education and recreation, UNKNOWN, 2011.
  • Master of Arts in Physical Education and recreation, Canada, 2005.
  • Bachelor of Kinesiology with honours, UNKNOWN, 2002.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • Roy, B., Iacopetta, B., McIntyre, C., Donaghy, M., Ing, M., Tan, AL., Lee, YG. (2024). The Third PLeural Effusion And Symptom Evaluation (PLEASE-3) study: Bendopnoea in patients with pleural effusion. Respirology Case Reports, 12(6), Article number e01410. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1410.
  • Schofield, C., Taaffe, D., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Cohen, P., Kim, JS., Meniawy, T., McIntyre, C. (2024). Assessing Sarcopenia in Advanced-Stage Ovarian Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Case Series. Cancer Reports, 7(8), article number e2155. https://doi.org/10.1002/cnr2.2155.
  • Crespo Garcia, C., Campbell, J., Taaffe, D., McIntyre, C., Jeffery, E., Galvao, D., Redfern, AD., Newton, R. (2024). Unleashing anti-tumour immunity: dietary restriction and exercise interventions adjunct to chemotherapy for cancer patients. Exercise Immunology Review, 30(2024), 26-48.
  • Iacopetta, B., Donaghy, M., Charlesworth, C., McIntyre, C., Tan, AL., Lee, YC. (2024). The Pneumothorax And Symptom Evaluation (PASE) study: Bendopnoea in patients with pneumothorax. Respirology Case Reports, 12(8), article number e01443. https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1443.
  • Sidhu, C., Wright, G., McIntyre, C., Tan, AL., Lee, YC. (2024). Management of malignant pleural effusion and trapped lung: a survey of respiratory physicians and thoracic surgeons in Australasia. Internal Medicine Journal, 2024(Article in press), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.16366.

2023

Journal Articles

  • McIntyre, C., Muruganandan, S., McViegh, J., Fitzgerald, D., Straker, L., Newton, R., Murray, K., Lee, G. (2023). Device assessed activity behaviours in patients with indwelling pleural catheter: A sub-study of the Australasian Malignant PLeural Effusion (AMPLE)-2 randomized trial. Respirology, 28(6), 561-570. https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.14451.
  • Cavalheri, V., Grigoletto, I., McVeigh, J., Manners, D., Boyle, T., McIntyre, C., Thomas, R., Leong, J., Bowyer, S., Mooney, K., Straker, L., Galvao, D. (2023). Association between Physical Activity and Reduced Mortality in Inoperable Lung Cancer. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(23), article number 7346. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12237346.
  • Schofield, C., Lopez Da Cruz, P., Cohen, P., Taaffe, D., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Jeffery, E., Meniawy, T., McIntyre, C. (2023). Skeletal muscle morphology in patients receiving primary versus interval cytoreductive surgery for advanced high-grade serous ovarian cancer. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 33(10), 1587-1594. https://doi.org/10.1136/ijgc-2023-004425.
  • Mavropalias, G., Cormie, P., McIntyre, C., Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Schofield, C., Ray, S., Zissiadis, Y., Newton, R. (2023). The effects of home-based exercise therapy for breast cancer-related fatigue induced by radical radiotherapy. Breast Cancer, 30(1), 139-150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12282-022-01408-3.
  • Lopez, P., Fitzgerald, D., McVeigh, J., Badiei, A., Muruganandan, S., Newton, R., Straker, L., Lee, Y., McIntyre, C. (2023). Associations of physical activity and quality of life in parapneumonic effusion patients. ERJ Open Research, 9(5), article number 00209-2023. https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00209-2023.
  • Fairman, C., Owens, O., Kendall, K., Steele, J., Schumpp, A., Latella, C., Jones, M., Marcotte, L., Dawson, J., McIntyre, C., McDonnell, K. (2023). Hybrid delivery of cluster-set resistance training for individuals previously treated for lung cancer: the results of a single-arm feasibility trial. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 9(1), Article number 177. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-023-01405-z.
  • Schofield, C., Newton, R., Taaffe, D., Galvao, D., Cohen, P., Meniawy, T., McIntyre, C. (2023). Supervised resistance exercise for women with ovarian cancer who have completed first-line treatment: a pragmatic study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(5), Article number 304. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-07754-y.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Jeffery, E., Lee, YC., Newton, R., Lyons-Wall, P., McVeigh, J., Fitzgerald, D., Straker, L., McIntyre, C. (2022). Changes in body composition in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma and the relationship with activity levels and dietary intake. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 76(7), 979-986. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-01062-6.
  • Fitzgerald, D., Muruganandan, S., McIntyre, C., Lee, G., Singh, B. (2022). Ipsilateral and contralateral hemidiaphragm dynamics in symptomatic pleural effusion: The 2nd PLeural Effusion And Symptom Evaluation (PLEASE-2) Study. Respirology, 27(10), 882-889. https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.14307.
  • Ch’ng, S., McVeigh, J., Manners, D., Boyle, T., McIntyre, C., Thomas, R., Leong, J., Bowyer, S., Mooney, K., Straker, L., Galvao, D., Cavalheri, V. (2022). Sedentary Behaviour, Physical Activity, and Their Associations with Health Outcomes at the Time of Diagnosis in People with Inoperable Lung Cancer. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 11(19), article number 5870. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11195870.
  • Fairman, C., Owens, O., Kendall, K., Steele, J., Latella, C., Jones, M., Marcotte, L., McIntyre, C., McDonnell, K. (2022). Study protocol: investigating the feasibility of a hybrid delivery of home-based cluster set resistance training for individuals previously treated for lung cancer. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8(1), article number 102. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01065-5.
  • Breen, L., Huseini, T., Same, A., McIntyre, C., Lee, G. (2022). Living with mesothelioma: A systematic review of patient and caregiver psychosocial support needs. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(7), 1904-1916. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.02.017.
  • Fitzgerald, D., Waterer, G., Budgeon, C., Shrestha, R., Fysh, E., Muruganandan, S., Stanley, C., Saghaie, T., Badiei, A., Sidhu, C., Harryanto, H., Duong, V., Azzopardi, M., Manners, D., Lan, N., Popowicz, N., McIntyre, C., Rahman, N., Read, C., Tan, AL., Gan, SK., Murray, K., Lee, G. (2022). Steroid Therapy and Outcome of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions (STOPPE): A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 205(9), 1093-1101. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202107-1600OC.
  • Stelten, S., Schofield, C., Hartman, Y., Lopez Da Cruz, P., Kenter, G., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Hoedjes, M., Taaffe, D., Van Lonkhuijzen, L., McIntyre, C., Buffart, L. (2022). Association between Energy Balance-Related Factors and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Ovarian Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancers, 14(19), article number 4567. https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14194567.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Latella, C., McIntyre, C., Marcotte, L., Steele, J., Kendall, K., Fairman, C. (2021). Strengthening the Case for Cluster Set Resistance Training in Aged and Clinical Settings: Emerging Evidence, Proposed Benefits and Suggestions. Sports Medicine, 51(7), 1335–1351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-021-01455-4.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Hoon, S., Fyfe, K., McIntyre, C., Bowyer, S., Hawkins, F., Jeffery, E., Chih, H., Creaney, J., Nowak, A., Brims, F. (2020). Randomised placebo-controlled cross-over study examining the role of anamorelin in mesothelioma (The ANTHEM study): Rationale and protocol. BMJ Open Respiratory Research, 7(1), Article number e000551. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000551.
  • Kiss, N., Loeliger, J., Findlay, M., Isenring, E., Baguley, B., Boltong, A., Butler, A., Deftereos, I., Eisenhuth, M., Fraser, S., Fichera, R., Griffin, H., Hayes, S., Jeffery, E., Johnson, C., Lomma, C., Van Der Meij, B., McIntyre, C., Nicholls, T., Pugliano, L., Skinner, T., Stewart, J., Bauer, J. (2020). Clinical Oncology Society of Australia: Position statement on cancer-related malnutrition and sarcopenia. Nutrition and Dietetics, 77(4), 416-425. https://doi.org/10.1111/1747-0080.12631.
  • Fairman, C., Nilsen, T., Newton, R., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Joseph, D., Chambers, S., Robinson, Z., Hart, N., Zourdos, M., Focht, B., McIntyre, C., Galvao, D. (2020). Reporting of Resistance Training Dose, Adherence, and Tolerance in Exercise Oncology. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 52(2), 315-322. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000002127.
  • Fisher, S., McIntyre, C., Burton, K., Newton, R., Marcq, E., Lake, R., Nowak, A. (2020). Voluntary exercise in mesothelioma: effects on tumour growth and treatment response in a murine model. BMC Research Notes, 13(1), Article number 435. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-020-05284-y.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Jeffery, E., Lee, YC., Newton, R., Lyons-Wall, P., McVeigh, J., Nowak, A., Cheah, HM., Nguyen, B., Fitzgerald, D., Creaney, J., Straker, L., McIntyre, C. (2019). Body composition and nutritional status in malignant pleural mesothelioma: implications for activity levels and quality of life. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 73(10), 1412-1421. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-019-0418-9.
  • Fitzgerald, D., Waterer, G., Read, C., Fysh, E., Shrestha, R., Stanley, C., Muruganandan, S., Lan, N., Popowicz, N., McIntyre, C., Rahman, N., Gan, S., Murray, K., Lee, Y. (2019). Steroid therapy and outcome of parapneumonic pleural effusions (STOPPE): Study protocol for a multicenter, double-blinded, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial. Medicine, 98(43), article number e17397. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000017397.
  • Suderman, K., McIntyre, C., Sellar, C., McNeely, M. (2019). Implementing cancer exercise rehabilitation: An update on recommendations for clinical practice. Current Cancer Therapy Reviews, 15(2), 100-109. https://doi.org/10.2174/1573394714666180730100432.
  • McIntyre, C., Singh, F., Thomas, R., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Cavalheri, V. (2019). Exercise training for advanced lung cancer (Review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 11(2), Article number CD012685. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012685.pub2.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Schofield, C., Newton, R., Cohen, P., Galvao, D., McVeigh, J., Mohan, G., Tan, J., Salfinger, S., Straker, L., McIntyre, C. (2018). Health-related quality of life and pelvic floor dysfunction in advanced-stage ovarian cancer survivors: associations with objective activity behaviors and physiological characteristics. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(7), 2239-2246. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-018-4069-5.
  • Baker, M., McIntyre, C., Galvao, D., Hunt, C., Spry, N., Newton, R. (2018). Whole body vibration exposure on markers of bone turnover, body composition, and physical functioning in breast cancer patients receiving Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 17(3), 968-978. https://doi.org/10.1177/1534735418781489.
  • McIntyre, C., Cavalheri, V., Boyle, T., McVeigh, J., Jeffery, E., Lynch, B., Vallance, J. (2018). A Review of Accelerometer-based Activity Monitoring in Cancer Survivorship Research. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50(9), 1790-1801. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001644.
  • McIntyre, C., Baker, MK., Lee, YC., Galvao, D., Cormie, P., Graham, V., Newton, R. (2018). The feasibility of a pragmatic distance-based intervention to increase physical activity in lung cancer survivors. European Journal of Cancer Care, 27(1), Article Number e12722. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecc.12722.
  • Schofield, C., Newton, R., Cohen, P., Galvao, D., McVeigh, J., Hart, N., Mohan, G., Tan, J., Salfinger, S., Straker, L., McIntyre, C. (2018). Activity behaviours and physiological characteristics of women with advanced-stage Ovarian Cancer: a preliminary cross-sectional investigation.. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 28(3), 604-613. https://doi.org/10.1097/IGC.0000000000001197.
  • Newton, R., Jeffery, E., Galvao, D., McIntyre, C., Spry, N., Joseph, D., Denham, J., Taaffe, D. (2018). Body composition, fatigue and exercise in patients with prostate cancer undergoing androgen-deprivation therapy. BJU International, 122(6), 986-993. https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.14384.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Spry, N., Cormie, P., Joseph, D., Chambers, S., Chee, R., McIntyre, C., Hart, N., Baumann, FT., Denham, J., Baker, M., Newton, R. (2018). Exercise preserves physical function in prostate cancer patients with bone metastases. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 50(3), 393-399. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001454.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Jeffery, E., Lee, YG., McVeigh, J., Straker, L., Wooding, T., Newton, R., McIntyre, C. (2017). Feasibility of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior in patients with malignant pleural effusion. Supportive Care in Cancer, 25(10), 3133-3141. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-017-3721-9.
  • McIntyre, C., Singh, F., Thomas, R., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Cavalheri, V. (2017). Exercise training for advanced lung cancer (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(6), Article number CD012685. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012685.
  • Schofield, C., Newton, R., Galvao, D., Cohen, P., McIntyre, C. (2017). A Physiological Profile of Ovarian Cancer Survivors to Inform Tailored Exercise Interventions and the Development of Exercise Oncology Guidelines. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 27(7), 1560-1567. https://doi.org/10.1097/IGC.0000000000001044.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Muruganandan, S., Jeffery, E., McIntyre, C., Lee, YC. (2016). Nutrition, exercise, and complementary medicine: potential role in mesothelioma?. Current Pulmonology Reports, 5(March 2016), 20-27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13665-016-0133-0.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Cormie, P., McIntyre, C., Hayes, S., Naumann, F., Turner, J., Murnane, A., Baker, M. (2015). Exercise and cancer survivorship. Cancer Forum, 39(2), 105-112.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Gunnell, A., Einarsdòttir, K., Galvao, D., Joyce, S., Tomlin, S., Graham, V., McIntyre, C., Newton, R., Briffa , T. (2013). Lifestyle factors, medication use and risk for ischaemic heart disease hospitalisation: a longitudinal population-based study. PLoS One, 8(10), e77833. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0077833.
  • McIntyre, C., Bell, G., Fenton, D., McCargar, L., Courneya, K. (2013). Changes in motivational outcomes after a supervised resistance exercise training intervention in lung cancer survivors. Cancer Nursing, 36(1), 27-35. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0b013e31824a78e4.
  • Spry, N., Taaffe, D., England, P., Judge, J., Stephens, D., McIntyre, C., Baker, M., Newton, R., Galvao, D. (2013). Long-term effects of intermittent androgen suppression therapy on lean and fat mass: a 33-month prospective study. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 16(1), 66-71. https://doi.org/10.1038/pcan.2012.33.

2012

Journal Articles

  • Courneya, K., Sellar, C., Trinh, L., Forbes, C., Stevinson, C., McNeely, M., McIntyre, C., Friedenreich, C., Reiman, T. (2012). A Randomized Trial of Aerobic Exercise and Sleep Quality in Lymphoma Patients Receiving Chemotherapy or No Treatments. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention, 21(6), 887-894. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-12-0075.
  • McIntyre, C., Bell, G., Fenton, D., McCargar, L., Courneya, K. (2012). Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of progressive resistance exercise training in lung cancer survivors. Lung Cancer, 75(1), 126-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lungcan.2011.05.026.
  • Courneya, K., Stevinson, C., McNeely, M., Sellar, C., Friedenreich, C., McIntyre, C., Chua, N., Reiman, T. (2012). Predictors of follow-up exercise behavior 6 months after a randomized trial of supervised exercise training in lymphoma patients. Psycho-Oncology: journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimensions of cancer, 21(10), 1124-1131. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.2010.
  • Courneya, K., Stevinson, C., McNeely, M., Sellar, C., Friedenreich, C., McIntyre, C., Chua, N., Reiman, T. (2012). Effects of supervised exercise on motivational outcomes and longer-term behavior. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 44(3), 542-549. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0b013e3182301e06.

2011

Journal Articles

  • McNeely, M., McIntyre, C., Yurick, J., Dayes, I., Mackey, J. (2011). Conservative and Dietary Interventions for Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cancer, 117(6), 1136-1148. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.25513.
  • Galvao, D., Taaffe, D., Cormie, P., Spry, N., Chambers, S., McIntyre, C., Baker, M., Denham, J., Joseph, D., Groom, G., Newton, R. (2011). Efficacy and safety of a modular multi-modal exercise program in prostate cancer patients with bone metastases: A randomized controlled trial. BMC Cancer, 11(13 December 2011), Article Number 517. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2407-11-517.

2010

Journal Articles

  • Courneya, KS., Stevinson, C., McNeely, ML., Sellar, CM., McIntyre, C., Friedenreich, CM., Mazurek, A., Chua, N., Tankel, K., Basi, S., Reiman, T. (2010). Predictors of adherence to supervised exercise in lymphoma patients participating in a randomized controlled trial.. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 40(1), 30-39.
  • Kilbreath, SL., Ward, LC., Lane, K., McNeely, M., Dylke, ES., Refshauge, KM., McKenzie, D., Lee, M., McIntyre, C., Battersby, KJ. (2010). Effect of airplane travel on lymphedema risk in women with a history of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 120(3), 649-654.

2009

Book Chapters

  • Courneya, K., McNeely, M., McIntyre, C., Sellar, C. (2009). Cancer. ACSM’s Resources for Clinical Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Neoplastic, Immunologic, and Hematologic Conditions (206-219). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Journal Articles

  • Courneya, KS., Sellar, CM., Stevinson, C., McNeely, ML., Friedenreich, CM., McIntyre, C., Basi, S., Chua, N., Tankel, K., Mazurek, A., Reiman, T. (2009). Moderator effects in a randomized controlled trial of exercise training in lymphoma patients. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, 18(10), 2600-2607.
  • Jones, LW., Eves, ND., McIntyre, C., Courneya, K., Haykowsky, M., Kumar, V., Winton, TW., Reiman, T. (2009). Effects of presurgical exercise training on systemic inflammatory markers among patients with malignant lung lesions. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 34(2), 197-202.
  • McIntyre, C., Jones, LW., Eves, ND., Reiman, T., Sellar, C., Winton, T., Courneya, KS. (2009). Correlates of adherence to supervised exercise in patients awaiting surgical removal of malignant lung lesions: results of a pilot study. Oncology Nursing Forum, 36(3), 287-295.
  • McIntyre, C., Jones, LW., Eves, ND., Reiman, T., Sellar, CM., Winton, T., Courneya, KS. (2009). Effects of presurgical exercise training on quality of life in patients undergoing lung resection for suspected malignancy: A pilot study. Cancer Nursing, 32(2), 158-165. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0b013e3181982ca1.
  • Courneya, KS., Sellar, CM., Stevinson, C., McNeely, ML., McIntyre, C., Freidenreich, CM., Tankel, K., Basi, S., Chua, N., Mazurek, A., Reiman, T. (2009). Randomized controlled trial of the effects of aerobic exercise on physical functioning and quality of life in lymphoma patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 27(27), 4605-4612.

2008

Journal Articles

  • McIntyre, C., Au, H., Courneya, KS. (2008). Associations between exercise, quality of life, and fatigue in colorectal cancer survivors. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 51(8), 1242-1248.
  • Courneya, KS., Jones, LW., McIntyre, C., Sellar, CM., Reiman, T., Joy, AA., Chua, N., Tkachuk, L., Mackey, JR. (2008). Effects of aerobic exercise training in anemic cancer patients receiving darbepoetin alfa: A randomized controlled trial. The Oncologist, 13(9), 1012-1020.
  • McIntyre, C., Plotnikoff, RC., Wild, TC., Au, H., Courneya, KS. (2008). Medical, demographic, and psychosocial correlates of exercise in colorectal cancer survivors: An application of self-determination theory. Supportive Care in Cancer, 16(1), 9-17.

2007

Journal Articles

  • Jones, LW., McIntyre, C., Eves, ND., Haykowsky, MJ., Courneya, KS., Mackey, JR., Joy, AA., Kumar, V., Winton, TW., Reiman, T. (2007). Effects of presurgical exercise training on cardiorespiratory fitness among patients undergoing thoracic surgery for malignant lung lesions. Cancer, 110(3), 590-598. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.22830.
  • Jones, LW., Haykowsky, M., McIntyre, C., Joy, AA., Pituskin, EN., Tkachuk, LM., Courneya, KS., Slamon, DJ., Mackey, JR. (2007). Cardiovascular risk profile of patients with HER2/neu-positive breast cancer treated with anthracycline-taxane-containing adjuvant chemotherapy and/or trastuzumab. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 16(5), 1026-1031. https://doi.org/10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-06-0870.
  • Jones, LW., Eves, ND., Mackey, JR., McIntyre, C., Haykowsky, M., Joy, AA., Courneya, KS., Tankel, K., Spratlin, J., Reiman, T. (2007). Safety and feasibility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced cancer.. Lung Cancer, 55(2), 225-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lungcan.2006.10.006.

2006

Journal Articles

  • McNeely, ML., McIntyre, C., Parliament, M., Courneya, KS. (2006). Cancer rehabilitation: Recommendations for integrating exercise programming in the clinical practice setting. Current Cancer Therapy Reviews, 2(4), 351-360. https://doi.org/10.2174/157339406778699187.

2005

Journal Articles

  • Jones, LW., Courneya, KS., McIntyre, C., Mackey, JR. (2005). Oncologists’ opinions towards recommending exercise to patients with cancer: A Canadian national survey. Supportive Care in Cancer, 13(11), 929-937. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-005-0805-8.

2004

Journal Articles

  • Courneya, KS., Vallance, JH., McNeely, ML., Karvinen, KH., McIntyre, C., Mackey, JR. (2004). Exercise issues in older cancer survivors. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, 51(3), 249-261. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.critrevonc.2004.05.001.

Research Projects

  • Optimizing care of Malignant and Benign Pleural Diseases, Institute of Respiratory Health, Scholarships to support Industry Engagement PhD projects, 2023 ‑ 2028, $105,000.
  • A Multicomponent Exercise Medicine Programme in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer Undergoing Neoadjuvant Therapy (the EXPAN trial): A Two-armed Phase I Randomised Controlled Trial, National Health and Medical Research Council, MRFF - Clinical Trials Activity (Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need) Initiative, 2022 ‑ 2027, $561,910.
  • ISC-TEAM: Integrative Supportive Care Trial to Enhance physical Activity in Malignant pleural effusion, Institute for Respiratory Health, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2023 ‑ 2026, $166,350.
  • Advancing Treatment of Pleural Infection, Institute for Respiratory Health, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2021 ‑ 2026, $122,500.
  • The Australasian Malignant PLeural Effusion (AMPLE) Trial - 3: A randomised study of the relative benefits of combined Indwelling Pleural Catheter (IPC) and talc pleurodesis therapy or Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) in the management of patients with Malignant Pleural Effusion, Institute for Respiratory Health, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2021 ‑ 2026, $227,500.
  • The added value of BAP1 immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in-situ hybridisation for CDKN2A/p16 in the diagnosis and prognostication of pleural mesothelioma., Institute for Respiratory Health, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement PhD Projects, 2020 ‑ 2022, $150,000.
  • Muscle morphology and function in women with advanced-stage ovarian cancer: Response to exercise medicine and implications for treatment, Cancer Council of WA Inc, PhD Top Up Scholarship, 2019 ‑ 2022, $30,000.
  • Cardiopulmonary Implications of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure in the Community – Cardiorespiratory subgroup (CIVIC-CARE), Department of Health WA, COVID-19 Research Grants Program, 2020 ‑ 2022, $799,223.
  • Exercise Training To Improve Care for Patients with Malignant Pleural Disease, WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network, Grant, 2018 ‑ 2022, $18,031.
  • Effects of exercise on sleep quality in lung cancer patients, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher Grant - 2015, 2018 ‑ 2021, $25,000.
  • Feasibility and efficacy of dosing exercise medicine immediately before or after chemotherapy infusion, Edith Cowan University, ECU Industry Collaboration Grant - 2017 Open Round, 2018 ‑ 2020, $30,000.
  • Lead and develop the Allied Health Research Stream in the Pleural Medicine Unit at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Institute for Respiratory Health, Sponsorship Grant, 2018 ‑ 2020, $139,486.
  • The added value of Fluorescence in-situ hybridisation for CDKN2A/p16 and BAP-1 immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis and prognostication of pleural mesothelioma., Institute for Respiratory Health, Scholarships to Support Industry Engagement MBR Projects, 2019 ‑ 2020, $60,000.
  • A randomised controlled cross over study to examine the effect of anamorelin on cancer cachexia in patients with mesothelioma, Cancer Council of WA Inc, Collaborative Cancer Grant Scheme, 2019, $49,583.
  • Exercise as a Therapeutic Tool in the Management of Mesothelioma, Cancer Council of WA Inc, Fellowship, 2015 ‑ 2018, $523,556.
  • Edith Cowan University and Lung Foundation Australia/Edith Cowan University and Lung Foundation Australia/Neville Bantoft Bequest PhD Scholarship in Lung Cancer, Lung Foundation Australia, Scholarship, 2013 ‑ 2018, $78,000.
  • Efficacy and safety of a modular multi-modal exercise program in prostate cancer patients with bone metastases: a randomized controlled trial, Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Grant, 2012 ‑ 2016, $296,820.
  • Whole-Body Vibration Treatment in Prostate Cancer Survivors on Androgen Suppression Therapy, Australian Unity Foundation, Australian Unity Heritage Fellowship, 2012 ‑ 2015, $48,581.
  • Whole-Body Vibration Treatment in Breast Cancer Survivors on Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy, Cancer Council of WA Inc, Grant - Early Career Investigator, 2012 ‑ 2015, $24,033.
  • Exercise Training to Improve Physical Functioning and Exercise Adoption in Lung Cancer Survivors, Edith Cowan University, ECU Early Career Researcher - Grant, 2011 ‑ 2014, $24,912.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Optimising Patient Management in Pleural Diseases
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Optimizing Pleural Effusion Management
  • Master of Medical and Health Science by Research, The Third PLeural Effusion and Symptom Evaluation (PLEASE-3) Study: Bendopnoea in patients with pleural effusion
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Advancing treatment of pleural infection

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Early, standardised and precise treatment of COPD exacerbations and COVID-19

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Fasting mimicking diet and exercise medicine as adjuvant therapies in the treatment of patients with breast cancer.
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Exercise Medicine for Survivors of Childhood Cancer: Implications for Musculoskeletal Health and Function

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, The Added Value of BAP1 immunohistochemistry and Fluorescence in Situ Hybridisation for CDKN2A/p16 and NF2 in the Diagnosis and Prognostication of Pleural Mesothelioma

Co-principal Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Nutrition, body composition and physical activity in malignant pleural disease: Associations with patient outcomes and response to an exercise intervention
  • Master of Science (Sports Science), Activity behavior and physiological profile of advanced-stage ovarian cancer survivors
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Muscle morphology and function in women with advanced-stage ovarian cancer: Relevance in care and response to exercise medicine
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