By Professor Janette Vardy

Book Chapters

Fardell J; Ho M-H; Ahles T; Vardy J, 2026, 'Cancer Treatment-Related Cognitive Change', in Psycho-Oncology in Cancer Survivorship and Health Promotion, Oxford University Press (OUP), pp. 61 - 75, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780197798546.003.0005

Vardy J, 2009, 'Cognitive function in breast cancer survivors', in , pp. 387 - 419, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75115-3_24

Journal articles

Haywood D; Chan A; Chan RJ; Dauer E; Dhillon HM; Henneghan AM; Lustberg MB; O’Connor M; Vardy JL; Rossell SL; Hart NH, 2026, 'Accounting for unmet needs resulting from cancer-related cognitive impairment', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 20, pp. 1710 - 1720, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-025-01769-6

Chan KKW; Chu RWK; Cheung MC; Courneya KS; O'Callaghan CJ; Vardy JL; Gill S; Friedenreich C; Wong RKS; Dhillon HM; Coyle V; Chua NS; Jonker DJ; Meyer RM; Ahmed S; Zalcberg JR; Clarke SJ; O'Brien P; Tang PA; Wong R; Lim HJ; Burge ME; Brundage M; Hay AE; Tu D; Booth CM, 2026, 'Structured Exercise Program After Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer: A Cost-Utility Analysis of the CHALLENGE Trial', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 44, pp. 2130 - 2139, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO-26-00765

Ouyang Y; Tran H; Gellert B; Kennedy E; Mazariego-Jones C; David M; Vardy J, 2026, 'Exploring the barriers to optimal survivorship care for people living with Cancer in NSW', Supportive Care in Cancer, 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10921-6

Chan KYC; Ratcliffe SE; Collett G; Warusavitarne J; Suen M; Coulson S; Vardy JL, 2026, 'The experiences of a structured pelvic floor rehabilitation program in colorectal cancer survivors with low anterior resection syndrome: A qualitative study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10892-8

Courneya KS; Booth CM; Vardy JL; Friedenreich CM; Dhillon HM; Coyle V; Campbell KL; Arthuso FZ; Turner J; Kent DE; Russell C; Gordon JJ; Henson J; Chua NS; Jonker DJ; Kay S; Gill S; O’Brien P; Tu D; O’Callaghan CJ, 2026, 'Effects of a structured exercise program on motivational outcomes in patients with colon cancer', Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 118, pp. 1054 - 1062, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djag023

Chan KYC; Suen M; Collett G; Coulson S; Warusavitarne J; Vardy JL, 2026, 'Structured pelvic floor physiotherapy rehabilitation for low anterior resection syndrome in colorectal cancer: An Australian feasibility study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10777-w

Stevens SX; Malalasekera A; Tan SY; Vardy JL, 2026, 'Tailoring survivorship care for older long-term survivors of breast and colorectal cancer', Jnci Cancer Spectrum, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jncics/pkag026

Tan SY; Tsoukalas T; Javier K; Fazon T; Singh S; Vardy J, 2026, 'Recommendations on the surveillance and supplementation of vitamins and minerals for upper gastrointestinal cancer survivors: a scoping review', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 20, pp. 506 - 521, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-024-01666-4

Gates P; Guarnera J; Gough K; Dhillon HM; Green HJ; Dickinson M; Vardy JL; Dryden T; Livingston PM; Duque JD; Caeyenberghs K, 2026, 'Web-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation for Patients With Aggressive Lymphoma With Perceived Cognitive Impairment: A Randomised Pilot Study', Psycho Oncology, 35, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pon.70469

Stevens SX; El-Katateny E; Addo IY; Street D; Booth C; Shaw J; Vardy JL; De Abreu Lourenco R, 2026, 'How Important is Healthcare-Contact Time to Systemic Treatment Decision-Making in Advanced Gastrointestinal Cancers: Developing Attributes to Include in a Discrete Choice Experiment', Patient, 19, pp. 269 - 284, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40271-025-00778-y

McCaffrey D; Kostoglou Y; Tao A; Chan RJ; Vardy JL; Chan A; Furlong TM; Lawther AJ; Weickert CS; Walker AK, 2026, 'Candesartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker, prevents cognitive impairment in female mice with mammary cancer', Brain Behavior and Immunity, 132, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2025.106205

McCaffrey D; Gates P; Dhillon HM; Wilson C; Vardy JL; Weickert CS; Walker AK, 2026, 'Cognitive impairment is associated with altered blood cell profiles in aggressive lymphoma', Supportive Care in Cancer, 34, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10317-6

Tan SY; Addo IY; Collett G; Price E; Macdonald ER; Gerber S; Turner J; Lee L; Yau HY; Spencer J; Saleem S; Pearson A; Boyle F; Della-Fiorentina S; Kiely BE; Taylor N; Yee J; Lourenco RDA; Bauman A; Dhillon HM; Vardy JL, 2026, 'Feasibility evaluation of a virtual lifestyle intervention for early-stage breast cancer survivors undergoing chemotherapy', Jnci Cancer Spectrum, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jncics/pkaf122

Stevens SX; Addo IY; El-Katateny E; Rollins B; De Abreu Lourenço R; Booth CM; Shaw J; Vardy JL, 2026, 'Oncologist perspectives on the time toxicity of palliative systemic treatments for advanced cancer', Jnci Cancer Spectrum, 10, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jncics/pkaf111

Stevens SX; El-Katateny E; Gupta A; De Abreu Lourenço R; Shaw J; Booth CM; Vardy JL, 2026, 'Stakeholder Perspectives on the Term Time Toxicity to Describe Health Care Contact Time Associated With Cancer Treatments', JCO Oncology Practice, 65, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/OP-25-00898

Haywood D; Chan A; Chan RJ; Baughman FD; Dauer E; Dhillon HM; Henneghan AM; Lawrence BJ; Lustberg MB; O'Connor M; Vardy JL; Rossell SL; Hart NH, 2026, 'The MASCC COG-IMPACT: The COSA Endorsement of a MASCC Developed Unmet Needs Assessment Tool for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment Impact', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 22, pp. 3 - 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajco.70002

Carson EK; Dhillon HM; Vardy JL; Brown C; Mok C; Panambalana A; Kiely BE, 2026, 'The impact of breast cancer treatment on sleep disturbance: a systematic review', Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 215, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10549-025-07835-y

Cheung YT; Ho M-H; Fardell J; Vardy JL, 2026, 'Assessment and Management of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment.', American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, 46, pp. e517676, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/edbk-26-517676

Yee J; Dhillon HM; Vardy JL, 2025, 'Long-Term Physical Activity for Prevention of Digestive System Cancers—Consistency Is Key', JAMA Oncology, 11, pp. 1428 - 1429, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamaoncol.2025.4159

Raso KL; David M; Melton A; Tan SYC; Vardy JL, 2025, 'Bridging the gap between prescription and participation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of factors influencing adherence to prehabilitation in gastrointestinal cancer surgery', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-10032-8

Ho MH; Wang L; Wong JWH; Xin G; Zhang Q; Lin YK; Cheung DST; Vardy JL; Lin CC, 2025, 'Comparative effectiveness of various nonpharmacological interventions, including traditional Chinese medicine-based interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment: A comprehensive network meta-analysis', Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 117, pp. 1784 - 1796, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djaf059

Courneya KS; Vardy JL; O'Callaghan CJ; Gill S; Friedenreich CM; Wong RKS; Dhillon HM; Coyle V; Chua NS; Jonker DJ; Beale PJ; Haider K; Tang PA; Bonaventura T; Wong R; Lim HJ; Burge ME; Hubay S; Sanatani M; Campbell KL; Arthuso FZ; Turner J; Meyer RM; Brundage M; O'Brien P; Tu D; Booth CM, 2025, 'Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer', New England Journal of Medicine, 393, pp. 13 - 25, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2502760

Stevens SX; El-Katateny E; De Abreu Lourenço R; Booth CM; Shaw J; Vardy JL, 2025, '“The Cancer is My Life”: patient and caregiver perceptions of the time toxicity of palliative systemic cancer treatments for advanced gastrointestinal cancers', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09621-4

Tan SY; Turner J; Kerin-Ayres K; Hewitt L; Butler S; Deguchi C; Khatri S; Wildbore C; Cunningham I; Dhillon HM; Malalasekera A; Vardy JL, 2025, 'Completion Rate of Paper-Based and Electronic Patient Reported Outcome Measures in a Multidisciplinary Cancer Survivorship Clinical Setting', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 21, pp. 275 - 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajco.14146

Raso KL; Suen M; Egger S; Turner J; Khatri S; Lin Y; Wildbore C; Scales C; Gerber S; Chan KYC; Becerril-Martinez G; Le Page P; Tan SYC; Vardy J, 2025, 'Moving from theory to practice: implementing a prehabilitation program before gastrointestinal cancer surgery (PREHAB-GI)', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09496-5

Chan RJ; Walker A; Vardy J; Chan A; Oppegaard K; Conley YP; Paul SM; Kober KM; Harris C; Shin J; Morse L; Roy R; Olshen A; Hammer MJ; Levine JD; Miaskowski C, 2025, 'Perturbations in the neuroactive ligand-receptor interaction and renin angiotensin system pathways are associated with cancer-related cognitive impairment', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, pp. 254, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09317-9

Kasherman L; Addo IY; Tan SYC; Malalasekera A; Shaw J; Vardy J, 2025, 'What services are available for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) patients in the cancer survivorship setting? An Australian study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09348-2

Haywood D; Henneghan AM; Chan A; Chan RJ; Dhillon HM; Lustberg MB; Vardy JL; O’Connor M; Elvidge N; Dauer E; Franco-Rocha OY; Vasan S; Murray J; Crichton M; Wilding H; Rossell SL; Hart NH, 2025, 'The effect of non-pharmacological interventions on cognitive function in cancer: an overview of systematic reviews', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09212-3

Haywood D; Chan A; Chan RJ; Baughman FD; Dauer E; Dhillon HM; Henneghan AM; Lawrence BJ; Lustberg MB; O’Connor M; Vardy JL; Rossell SL; Hart NH, 2025, 'The MASCC COG-IMPACT: An unmet needs assessment for cancer-related cognitive impairment impact developed by the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer', Supportive Care in Cancer, 33, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09149-7

Booth CM; Vardy J; O'Callaghan C; Gill S; Wong RK; Dhillon H; Friendenreich C; Coyle V; Chua N; Jonker D; Ahmed S; Reiman A; Campbell K; Arthuso F; Zalcberg JR; Clarke S; Begbie S; O'Brien P; Tu D; Courneya K, 2025, 'LBA28 Predictors of adherence to the structured exercise program and physical activity target in the Canadian Cancer Trials Group CO.21 CHALLENGE trial', Annals of Oncology, 36, pp. s1687, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annonc.2025.09.039

Kasherman L; Yoon WH; Tan SY; Malalasekera A; Shaw J; Vardy J, 2024, 'Cancer survivorship programs for patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds: a scoping review', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 18, pp. 2052 - 2077, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-023-01442-w

Haywood D; O’Connor M; Baughman FD; Chan A; Chan RJ; Dauer E; Dhillon HM; Henneghan AM; Lawrence BJ; Lustberg M; Vardy JL; Rossell SL; Hart NH, 2024, 'Protocol for the Development and Initial Validation of the COG-IMPACT Tool: A Purpose-Built Unmet Needs Assessment for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment', Methods and Protocols, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/mps7040054

Carson EK; Dhillon HM; Vardy JL; Brown C; Nunes-Zlotkowski KF; Della-Fiorentina S; Khan S; Parsonson A; Roncoloato F; Pearson A; Barnes T; Kiely BE, 2024, 'Telehealth cognitive behaviour therapy for the management of sleep disturbance in women with early breast cancer receiving chemotherapy: a feasibility study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-024-08554-8

Turner J; Raso K-L; Khatri S; Lin Y; Wildbore C; Scales C; Gerber S; Suen DM; Egger S; Becerril-Martinez G; Le Page P; Tan SY; Vardy J, 2024, 'PREHABILITATION BEFORE GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER SURGERY (PREHAB-GI): AN IMPLEMENTATION STUDY', Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, 13, pp. 464, http://dx.doi.org/10.31189/2165-7629-13-s2.464

Gates P; Green HJ; Gough K; Dhillon H; Vardy JL; Dickinson M; Guarnera J; Krishnasamy M; Livingston PM; White V; Ugalde A; Caeyenberghs K, 2024, 'Web-based cognitive rehabilitation intervention for cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy for aggressive lymphoma: protocol for a randomised pilot trial', BMJ Open, 14, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081084

Fethney J; Kim B; Boustany C; McKenzie H; Hayes L; Cox K; Simpson JM; Horvath LG; Vardy JL; McLeod J; Willcock S; Cook N; Acret L; White K, 2024, 'Correction to: Evaluating a shared care pathway intervention for people receiving chemotherapy to reduce post‑treatment unplanned hospital presentations: a randomised controlled trial (Supportive Care in Cancer, (2024), 32, 1, (77), 10.1007/s00520-023-08261-w)', Supportive Care in Cancer, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-024-08326-4

Tan SY; Dhillon HM; Mak C; Liang R; Kerin-Ayres K; Vuong K; Malalasekera A; Vardy JL, 2024, 'Utility of survivorship care plans: A mixed-method study exploring general practitioners’ and cancer specialists’ views', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 20, pp. 128 - 137, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajco.14038

Fethney J; Kim B; Boustany C; McKenzie H; Hayes L; Cox K; Simpson JM; Horvath LG; Vardy JL; McLeod J; Willcock S; Cook N; Acret L; White K, 2024, 'Evaluating a shared care pathway intervention for people receiving chemotherapy to reduce post-treatment unplanned hospital presentations: a randomised controlled trial', Supportive Care in Cancer, 32, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-08261-w

Vardy JL; Pond GR; Bell ML; Renton C; Dixon A; Dhillon HM, 2023, 'A randomised controlled trial evaluating two cognitive rehabilitation approaches for cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 17, pp. 1583 - 1595, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-022-01261-5

Fardell JE; Tan SY; Kerin-Ayres K; Dhillon HM; Vardy JL, 2023, 'Symptom Clusters in Survivorship and Their Impact on Ability to Work among Cancer Survivors', Cancers, 15, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/cancers15215119

Morris JN; Crawford-Williams F; Koczwara B; Chan RJ; Vardy J; Lisy K; Iddawela M; Mackay G; Jefford M, 2023, 'Current landscape of cancer survivorship research in Australia', Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 19, pp. e305 - e313, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajco.13914

Agar MR; Nowak AK; Hovey EJ; Barnes EH; Simes J; Vardy JL; Wheeler HR; Kong BY; Leonard R; Hall M; Tim E; Spyridopoulos D; Sim HW; Lwin Z; Dowling A; Harrup R; Jennens R; Kichenadasse G; Dunlop T; Gzell C; Koh ES, 2023, 'Acetazolamide versus placebo for cerebral oedema requiring dexamethasone in recurrent and/or progressive high-grade glioma: phase II randomised placebo-controlled double-blind study', BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 13, pp. 354 - 362, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/spcare-2022-004119

Teng C; Chiarovano E; Tighe D; Bui KT; Venkatesha ; Blinman PL; MacDougall HG; Vardy JL, 2023, 'Exploring assessment of balance using virtual reality in patients at risk of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy', Internal Medicine Journal, 53, pp. 1356 - 1365, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/imj.15861

Braden J; Blinman P; Malalasekera A; Kerin-Ayres K; Spencer J; Southi N; Vardy JL, 2023, 'The utility of surveillance CT scans in a cohort of survivors of colorectal cancer', Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 17, pp. 1202 - 1210, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11764-021-01155-y

Yenson VM; Amgarth-Duff I; Brown L; Caperchione CM; Clark K; Cross A; Good P; Landers A; Luckett T; Philip J; Steer C; Vardy JL; Wong AK; Agar MR, 2023, 'Defining research priorities and needs in cancer symptoms for adults diagnosed with cancer: an Australian/New Zealand modified Delphi study', Supportive Care in Cancer, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-07889-y

Fardell JE; Irwin CM; Vardy JL; Bell ML, 2023, 'Anxiety, depression, and concentration in cancer survivors: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey results', Supportive Care in Cancer, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-023-07710-w

Fardell JE; Walker A; Chan RJ; Vardy JL, 2023, 'receiving endocrine therapy: what are the impacts?', Jnci Cancer Spectrum, 7, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jncics/pkad026

Obeng-Kusi M; Vardy JL; Bell ML; Choi BM; Axon DR, 2023, 'Comorbidities and perceived health status in persons with history of cancer in the USA', Supportive Care in Cancer, 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07479-4

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