Professor Frances Boyle
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Professor Frances Boyle

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Professor of Medical Oncology & Director of Patricia Ritchie Centre for Cancer Care and Research, Mater Hospital
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Professor Frances Boyle

Publications

Books

  • Lovell, M., Boyle, F. (2013). Overcoming cancer pain: a guide for people with cancer, their families and friends. Australia: Cancer Council Australia.

Book Chapters

  • Lovell, M., Boyle, F. (2017). Communication strategies and skills for optimum pain control. In D. Kissane, B. Bultz, P. Butow, C. Bylund, S. Noble & S. Wilkinson (Eds.), Oxford Textbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care (Second Edition), (pp. 244-248). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [More Information]
  • Blyth, F., Boyle, F. (2010). Cancer and chronic pain. In Peter Croft, Fiona Blyth, Danielle van der Windt (Eds.), Chronic Pain Epidemiology: From Aetiology to Public Health, (pp. 271-276). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [More Information]
  • Lovell, M., Boyle, F. (2010). Communication strategies and skills for optimal pain control. In David Kissane, Barry Bultz, Phyllis Butow, Ilora Finlay (Eds.), Handbook Of Communication In Oncology And Palliative Care, (pp. 315-326). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [More Information]

Journals

  • Rastogi, P., O'Shaughnessy, J., Martin, M., Boyle, F., Cortes, J., Rugo, H., Goetz, M., Hamilton, E., Huang, C., Senkus, E., et al (2024). Adjuvant Abemaciclib Plus Endocrine Therapy for Hormone Receptor-Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative, High-Risk Early Breast Cancer: Results From a Preplanned monarchE Overall Survival Interim Analysis, Including 5-Year Efficacy Outcomes. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 42(9), 987-993. [More Information]
  • Laidsaar-Powell, R., Schofield, P., Boyle, F., Yates, P., White, K., Sundaresan, P., Varadarajan, S., Juraskova, I., Giunta, S., Butow, P., Turner, S., Costa, D., Kay, J., et al (2024). An online intervention to improve oncology health professional self-efficacy in communicating with carers: Hybrid effectiveness-implementation evaluation of the eTRIO program. Patient Education and Counseling, 124, 108251. [More Information]
  • Gnant, M., Abdullah, K., Boyle, F., Huang, C., Bickford, K., Neunie, S., Noble, A., Nunn, A., Sproat, C., Harbeck, N., et al (2024). Assessing Knowledge, Competence, and Performance Following Web-Based Education on Early Breast Cancer Management: Health Care Professional Questionnaire Study and Anonymized Patient Records Analysis. JMIR Formative Research, 8. [More Information]

2024

  • Rastogi, P., O'Shaughnessy, J., Martin, M., Boyle, F., Cortes, J., Rugo, H., Goetz, M., Hamilton, E., Huang, C., Senkus, E., et al (2024). Adjuvant Abemaciclib Plus Endocrine Therapy for Hormone Receptor-Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2-Negative, High-Risk Early Breast Cancer: Results From a Preplanned monarchE Overall Survival Interim Analysis, Including 5-Year Efficacy Outcomes. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 42(9), 987-993. [More Information]
  • Laidsaar-Powell, R., Schofield, P., Boyle, F., Yates, P., White, K., Sundaresan, P., Varadarajan, S., Juraskova, I., Giunta, S., Butow, P., Turner, S., Costa, D., Kay, J., et al (2024). An online intervention to improve oncology health professional self-efficacy in communicating with carers: Hybrid effectiveness-implementation evaluation of the eTRIO program. Patient Education and Counseling, 124, 108251. [More Information]
  • Gnant, M., Abdullah, K., Boyle, F., Huang, C., Bickford, K., Neunie, S., Noble, A., Nunn, A., Sproat, C., Harbeck, N., et al (2024). Assessing Knowledge, Competence, and Performance Following Web-Based Education on Early Breast Cancer Management: Health Care Professional Questionnaire Study and Anonymized Patient Records Analysis. JMIR Formative Research, 8. [More Information]

2023

  • Toi, M., Boyle, F., Im, Y., Reinisch, M., Molthrop, D., Jiang, Z., Wei, R., Sapunar, F., Grimes, B., Nabinger, S., et al (2023). Adjuvant Abemaciclib Combined with Endocrine Therapy: Efficacy Results in monarchE Cohort 1. The Oncologist, 28(1), e77-e81. [More Information]
  • Hutchings, E., Butcher, B., Butow, P., Boyle, F. (2023). Attitudes of Australian breast cancer patients toward the secondary use of administrative and clinical trial data. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 19(2), e12-e26. [More Information]
  • Pal, A., Smith, B., Allan, C., Karikios, D., Boyle, F. (2023). Improving Access to Cancer Clinical Trials for Patients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds in Australia: A Survey of Clinical and Research Professionals. JCO Oncology Practice, 19(11), 1039-1047. [More Information]

2022

  • Rugo, H., O'Shaughnessy, J., Boyle, F., Toi, M., Broom, R., Blancas, I., Gumus, M., Yamashita, T., Im, Y., Rastogi, P., et al (2022). Adjuvant abemaciclib combined with endocrine therapy for high-risk early breast cancer: safety and patient-reported outcomes from the monarchE study. Annals of Oncology, 33(6), 616-627. [More Information]
  • Lim, E., Boyle, F., Okera, M., Loi, S., Goksu, S., van Hal, G., Chapman, S., Gable, J., Chen, Y., Price, G., et al (2022). An open label, randomized phase 2 trial assessing the impact of food on the tolerability of abemaciclib in patients with advanced breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 195(3), 275-287. [More Information]
  • Warrilow, K., Gordon, A., Andrews, C., Boyle, F., Wojcieszek, A., Stuart Butler, D., Ellwood, D., Middleton, P., Cronin, R., Flenady, V. (2022). Australian women's perceptions and practice of sleep position in late pregnancy: An online survey. Women and Birth, 35(2), e111-e117. [More Information]

2021

  • Hutchings, E., Loomes, M., Butow, P., Boyle, F. (2021). A systematic literature review of attitudes towards secondary use and sharing of health administrative and clinical trial data: a focus on consent. Systematic Reviews, 10(1), 1-44. [More Information]
  • Oh, B., Van Der Saag, D., Morgia, M., Carroll, S., Boyle, F., Back, M., Lamoury, G. (2021). An Innovative Tai Chi and Qigong Telehealth Service in Supportive Cancer Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 15(4), 475-477. [More Information]
  • Oh, B., Boyle, F., Pavlakis, N., Clarke, S., Guminski, A., Eade, T., Lamoury, G., Carroll, S., Morgia, M., Kneebone, A., Hruby, G., Stevens, M., Molloy, M., Back, M., et al (2021). Emerging Evidence of the Gut Microbiome in Chemotherapy: A Clinical Review. Frontiers in Oncology, 11, 706331. [More Information]

2020

  • Cardoso, F., Paluch-Shimon, S., Senkus, E., Curigliano, G., Aapro, M., Andre, F., Barrios, C., Bergh, J., Bhattacharyya, G., Biganzoli, L., Kiely, B., et al (2020). 5th ESO-ESMO international consensus guidelines for advanced breast cancer (ABC 5). Annals of Oncology, 31(12), 1623-1649. [More Information]
  • Hutchings, E., Loomes, M., Butow, P., Boyle, F. (2020). A systematic literature review of health consumer attitudes towards secondary use and sharing of health administrative and clinical trial data: A focus on privacy, trust, and transparency. Systematic Reviews, 9(1), 1-41. [More Information]
  • Hutchings, E., Loomes, M., Butow, P., Boyle, F. (2020). A systematic literature review of researchers' and healthcare professionals' attitudes towards the secondary use and sharing of health administrative and clinical trial data. Systematic Reviews, 9(1), 1-27. [More Information]

2019

  • Phillips, J., Heneka, N., Lovell, M., Lam, L., Davidson, P., Boyle, F., McCaffrey, N., Fielding, S., Shaw, T. (2019). A phase III wait-listed randomised controlled trial of novel targeted inter-professional clinical education intervention to improve cancer patients' reported pain outcomes (The Cancer Pain Assessment (CPAS) Trial): study protocol. Trials, 20(1), 1-12. [More Information]
  • Lambertini, M., Campbell, C., Bines, J., Korde, L., Izquierdo, M., Fumagalli, D., Del Mastro, L., Ignatiadis, M., Pritchard, K., Boyle, F., et al (2019). Adjuvant Anti-HER2 Therapy, Treatment-Related Amenorrhea, and Survival in Premenopausal HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer Patients. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 111(1), 86-94. [More Information]
  • Rohde, G., Young, T., Winstanley, J., Arraras, J., Black, K., Boyle, F., Bredart, A., Costantini, A., Guo, J., Irarrazaval, M., et al (2019). Associations between sex, age and spiritual well-being scores on the EORTC QLQ-SWB32 for patients receiving palliative care for cancer: A further analysis of data from an international validation study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 28(6), 1-11. [More Information]

2018

  • Oh, B., Yeung, A., Klein, P., Larkey, L., Ee, C., Zaslawski, C., Knobf, M., Payne, P., Stener-Victorin, E., Lee, R., Pavlakis, N., Boyle, F., Clarke, S., Back, M., et al (2018). Accreditation Standard Guideline Initiative for Tai Chi and Qigong Instructors and Training Institutions. Medicines, 5(2), 51. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., O'Brien, J., Chua, S., De Boer, R., Dear, R., Murray, N., Boyle, F. (2018). Barriers and enablers to implementing scalp cooling in Australia: a qualitative study of health professionals' attitudes to and experience with scalp cooling. Supportive Care in Cancer, 26(1), 305-312. [More Information]
  • Wojcieszek, A., Boyle, F., Belizán, J., Cassidy, J., Cassidy, P., Erwich, J., Farrales, L., Gross, M., Heazell, A., Leisher, S., et al (2018). Care in subsequent pregnancies following stillbirth: an international survey of parents. BJOG, 125(2), 193-201. [More Information]

2017

  • Franklin, A., Lovell, M., Boyle, F. (2017). A Case of Opioid Toxicity on Conversion From Extended-Release Oxycodone and Naloxone to Extended-Release Oxycodone in a Patient With Liver Dysfunction. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 53(2), e1-e2. [More Information]
  • Shaw, J., Boyle, F. (2017). Chemotherapy induced alopecia and strategies to manage its impact. Cancer Forum, 41(1), 1-6. [More Information]
  • Lopez, D., Kemp-Casey, A., Saunders, C., Roughead, E., Boyle, F., Bulsara, M., Preen, D. (2017). Clinical consultations and investigations before and after discontinuation of endocrine therapy in women with primary breast cancer. Public Health Research and Practice, 27(3), 1-7. [More Information]

2016

  • Zdenkowski, N., Butow, P., Hutchings, E., Douglas, C., Coll, J., Boyle, F. (2016). A Decision Aid for Women Considering Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy for Operable Invasive Breast Cancer: Development and Protocol of a Phase II Evaluation Study (ANZ1301 DOMINO). Journal of Medical Internet Research, 5(2), 1-11. [More Information]
  • Zdenkowski, N., Butow, P., Mann, G., Fewster, S., Beckmore, C., Isaacs, R., Douglas, C., Boyle, F. (2016). A survey of Australian and New Zealand clinical practice with neoadjuvant systemic therapy for breast cancer. Internal Medicine Journal, 46(6), 677-683. [More Information]
  • Zdenkowski, N., Butow, P., Tesson, S., Boyle, F. (2016). A systematic review of decision aids for patients making a decision about treatment for early breast cancer. The Breast, 26, 31-45. [More Information]

2015

  • Chung, L., Phillips, L., Lin, Z., Moore, K., Marsh, D., Boyle, F., Baxter, R. (2015). A novel truncated form of S100P predicts disease-free survival in patients with lymph node positive breast cancer. Cancer Letters, 368(1), 64-70. [More Information]
  • Bae, K., Yoo, H., Lamoury, G., Boyle, F., Rosenthal, D., Oh, B. (2015). Acupuncture for Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgia: A Systematic Review. Integrative Cancer Therapies, 14(6), 496-502. [More Information]
  • Lovell, M., Luckett, T., Boyle, F., Stubbs, J., Phillips, J., Davidson, P., Oliver, I., von Dincklage, J., Agar, M. (2015). Adaptation of international guidelines on assessment and management of cancer pain for the Australian context. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11(2), 170-177. [More Information]

2014

  • Tan, J., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Saw, R., O'Reilly, A. (2014). A qualitative assessment of psychosocial impact, coping and adjustment in high-risk melanoma patients and caregivers. Melanoma Research, 24(3), 252-260. [More Information]
  • Luckett, T., Davidson, P., Boyle, F., Winston, L., Agar, M., Green, A., Lovell, M. (2014). Australian survey of current practice and guideline use in adult cancer pain assessment and management: Perspectives of oncologists. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 10(2), e99-e107. [More Information]
  • Bowen, J., Mayo, B., Plews, E., Bateman, E., Wignall, A., Stringer, A., Boyle, F., Keefe, D. (2014). Determining the mechanisms of lapatinib-induced diarrhoea using a rat model. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, 74(3), 617-627. [More Information]

2013

  • Goss, P., Smith, I., O'Shaughnessy, J., Ejlertsen, B., Kaufmann, M., Boyle, F., Buzdar, A., Fumoleau, P., Gradishar, W., Martin, M., et al (2013). Adjuvant lapatinib for women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer: A randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial. The Lancet Oncology, 14(1), 88-96. [More Information]
  • Metzger-Filho, O., de Azambuja, E., Bradbury, I., Saini, K., Bines, J., Simon, S., van Dooren, V., Aktan, G., Pritchard, K., Wolff, A., et al (2013). Analysis of regional timelines to set up a global phase III clinical trial in breast cancer: The adjuvant lapatinib and/or trastuzumab treatment optimization experience. The Oncologist, 18(2), 134-140. [More Information]
  • Luckett, T., Davidson, P., Green, A., Boyle, F., Stubbs, J., Lovell, M. (2013). Assessment and Management of Adult Cancer Pain: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Recent Qualitative Studies Aimed at Developing Insights for Managing Barriers and Optimizing Facilitators Within a Comprehensive Framework of Patient Care. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 46(2), 229-253. [More Information]

2012

  • Goldstein, D., Bennett, B., Webber, K., Boyle, F., De Souza, P., Wilcken, N., Scott, E., Toppler, R., Murie, P., O'Malley, L., Hickie, I., et al (2012). Cancer-Related Fatigue in Women With Breast Cancer: Outcomes of a 5-Year Prospective Cohort Study. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 30(15), 1805-1812. [More Information]
  • Bowen, J., Mayo, B., Plews, E., Bateman, E., Stringer, A., Boyle, F., Finnie, J., Keefe, D. (2012). Development of a rat model of oral small molecule receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor-induced diarrhea. Cancer Biology & Therapy, 13(13), 1269-1275. [More Information]
  • Cameron, B., Bennett, B., Li, H., Boyle, F., deSouza, P., Wilcken, N., Friedlander, M., Goldstein, D., Lloyd, A. (2012). Post-cancer fatigue is not associated with immune activation or altered cytokine production. Annals of Oncology, 23(11), 2890-2895. [More Information]

2011

  • Lee, C., Hudson, M., Stockler, M., Coates, A., Ackland, S., Gebski, V., Lord, S., Friedlander, M., Boyle, F., Simes, R. (2011). A nomogram to predict survival time in women starting first-line chemotherapy for advanced breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 129(2), 467-476. [More Information]
  • Tolerton, S., Shaw, J., O'Reilly, A., Dunn, S., Boyle, F. (2011). Exploring consent to randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials in oncology. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 7(3), 300-306. [More Information]
  • Brennan, M., Butow, P., Spillane, A., Marven, M., Boyle, F. (2011). Follow up after breast cancer - views of Australian women. Australian Family Physician, 40(5), 311-316. [More Information]

2010

  • Lovell, M., Forder, P., Stockler, M., Butow, P., Briganti, E., Chye, R., Goldstein, D., Boyle, F. (2010). A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Standardized Educational Intervention for Patients with Cancer Pain. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 40(1), 49-59. [More Information]
  • Blyth, F., Boyle, F. (2010). Cancer and chronic pain. In Peter Croft, Fiona Blyth, Danielle van der Windt (Eds.), Chronic Pain Epidemiology: From Aetiology to Public Health, (pp. 271-276). Oxford: Oxford University Press. [More Information]
  • Lovell, M., Boyle, F. (2010). Cancer Pain Management. Medicine Today, 11(1), 33-38.

2009

  • Snyder, R., Boyle, F., Chan, A., Craft, P., de Boer, R., Mainwaring, P., McCarthy, N., Wilcken, N. (2009). Clinical recommendations for the use of lapatinib ditosylate plus capecitabine for patients with advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 5(1), 4-16. [More Information]
  • Boyle, F. (2009). Usefulness of quantitative versus qualitative ST-segment depression for risk stratification of non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes in contemporary clinical practice. Cancer Treatment and Research, 151, 93-101. [More Information]

2008

  • Duric, V., Butow, P., Sharpe, L., Heritier, S., Boyle, F., Beith, J., Wilcken, N., Coates, A., Simes, R., Stockler, M. (2008). Comparing patients' and their partners' preferences for adjuvant chemotherapy in early breast cancer. Patient Education and Counseling, 72(2), 239-245. [More Information]
  • Juraskova, I., Butow, P., Lopez, A., Seccombe, M., Coates, A., Boyle, F., McCarthy, N., Reaby, L., Forbes, J. (2008). Improving informed consent: pilot of a decision aid for women invited to participate in a breast cancer prevention trial (IBIS-II DCIS). Health Expectations, 11(3), 252-262. [More Information]
  • Crown, J., Burris III, H., Boyle, F., Jones, S., Koehler, M., Newstat, B., Parikh, R., Oliva, C., Preston, A., Byrne, J., et al (2008). Pooled analysis of diarrhea events in patients with cancer treated with lapatinib. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 112(2), 317-325. [More Information]

2007

  • Butow, P., Tattersall, M., Boyle, F., Introna, K., Kearsley, J., Kristjanson, L., Martin, P., Meller, A., Mitchell, G., Moore, A., Olver, I., et al (2007). Clinical practice guidelines for communicating prognosis and end-of-life issues with adults in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness, and their caregivers. Medical Journal of Australia, 186(12), S77-S79. [More Information]
  • Murphy, S., Boyle, F., Davey, R., Gu, X., Mather, L. (2007). Enantioselectivity of thalidomide serum and tissue concentrations in a rat glioma model and effects of combination treatment with cisplatin and BCNU. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 59(1), 105-114. [More Information]
  • Murphy, S., Davey, R., Gu, X., Haywood, M., McCann, L., Mather, L., Boyle, F. (2007). Enhancement of cisplatin efficacy by thalidomide in a 9L rat gliosarcoma model. Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 85(2), 181-189. [More Information]

2006

  • Dalton, L., Luxford, K., Boyle, F., Goldstein, D., Underhill, C., Yates, P. (2006). An educational workshop program for rural practitioners to encourage best practice for delivery of systemic adjuvant therapy. Journal of Cancer Education, 21(1), 35-39. [More Information]
  • Brown, R., Butow, P., Boyle, F., Tattersall, M. (2006). Seeking informed consent to cancer clinical trials; evaluating the efficacy of doctor communication skills training. Psycho-Oncology, 16(6), 507-516. [More Information]
  • Murphy, S., Boyle, F., Gu, X., Mather, L. (2006). Thalidomide enantiomers: determination in biological samples by HPLC and vancomycin-CSP. Journal of Chromatography B: Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, 831, 48-56. [More Information]

2005

  • Duric, V., Stockler, M., Butow, P., Sharpe, L., Heritier, S., Beith, J., Boyle, F., Wilcken, N., Coates, A., Simes, R. (2005). Comparing patients' and their partners' preferences for adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) in early breast cancer (EBC). Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(16S), 546S-546S.
  • Boyle, F., Robinson, E., Dunn, S., Heinrich, P. (2005). Multidisciplinary Care in Cancer: The Fellowship of the Ring. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(4), 916-920. [More Information]
  • Duric, V., Stockler, M., Heritier, S., Boyle, F., Beith, J., Sullivan, A., Wilcken, N., Coates, A., Simes, R. (2005). Patients' preferences for adjuvant chemotherapy in early breast cancer: what makes AC and CMF worthwhile now? Annals of Oncology, 16(11), 1786-1794. [More Information]

2004

  • Boyle, F., Dunn, S., Robinson, E., Heinrich, P. (2004). Cancer: Communicating In The Team Game. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 74(6), 477-481. [More Information]
  • Brown, R., Butow, P., Sharrock, M., Henman, M., Boyle, F., Goldstein, D., Tattersall, M. (2004). Education And Role Modelling For Clinical Decisions With Female Cancer Patients. Health Expectations, 7(4), 303-316. [More Information]
  • Boyle, F., Scott, C., Ferrier, A., Baron-Hay, S. (2004). Elevated Serum Insulin-Like Growth Factor Binding Protein-2 As A Prognostic Marker In Patients With Ovarian Cancer. Clinical Cancer Research, 10(5), 1796-1806. [More Information]

2003

  • Baber, R., O'Hara, J., Boyle, F. (2003). Hormone replacement therapy: to use or not to use? Medical Journal of Australia, 178(12), 630-633.
  • Boyle, F., Dunn, S., Riches, J. (2003). More than one way to foster communication skills for medical oncology fellows: a national program in Australia. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11. [More Information]
  • Potter, V., Wiseman, C., Dunn, S., Boyle, F. (2003). Patient barriers to optimal cancer pain control. Psycho-Oncology, 12(2), 153-160. [More Information]

2002

  • Loh, W., Butow, P., Brown, R., Boyle, F. (2002). Ethical Communication in Clinical Trials: Issues Faced by Data Manager in Obtaining Informed Consent. Cancer, 95(11), 2414-2421. [More Information]
  • Henman, M., Butow, P., Brown, R., Boyle, F., Tattersall, M. (2002). Lay constructions of decision-making in cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 11(4), 295-306. [More Information]
  • Brown, R., Butow, P., Henman, M., Dunn, S., Boyle, F., Tattersall, M. (2002). Responding to the active and passive patient: flexibility is the key. Health Expectations, 5(3), 236-245. [More Information]

Selected Grants

2025

  • The ocular surface burden of chemotherapy for breast cancer., Chidi-Egboka N, Boyle F, Watson S, Perth Eye Foundation/Vision Impact Fund

2024

  • Harnessing metabolic, genetic and protein biomarkers to predict neurotoxicity in taxane-treated cancer patients (NeuroTax): A prospective validation cohort study, Park S, Horvath L, Kwok J, Kiernan M, Boyle F, Lee C, Cancer Australia/Priority Driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme