Professor Janette Vardy
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Professor Janette Vardy

NHMRC Research Fellow
Senior Principal Research Fellow
Sydney Medical School
Concord Clinical School
Faculty of Medicine and Health
Phone
9767 5000
Cancer
Project titleResearch student
Anterior resection syndrome (ARS): The prevalence, assessment and treatmentKin Yin CHAN
Improving outcomes and experiences in patients affected by cancer participating in survivorship programs from culturally and linguistically diverse backgroundsLawrence KASHERMAN
Assessment and management of sleep disorders in women with early stage breast cancerEmma PERKINS
The time toxicity of cancer treatments used for advanced solid-organ malignancySam STEVENS

Publications

Book Chapters

  • Ahles, T., Schagen, S., Vardy, J. (2012). Neurocognitive Effects of Anticancer Treatments. In Luigi Grassi, Michelle Riba (Eds.), Clinical Psycho-Oncology: An International Perspective, (pp. 71-82). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H. (2011). Cognitive Function in Cancer Survivors. In M. P. Davis, P. Feyer, P, Ortner and C. Zimmermann (Eds.), Supportive Oncology, (pp. 448-455). Philadelphia: Elsevier. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H. (2010). Clinical Trials in Survivors of Cancer with Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment. American Society of Clinical Oncology 2010 Educational Book, (pp. 56-59). United States: American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Journals

  • Fethney, J., McLeod, J., Willcock, S., Cook, N., Acret, L., White, K., Kim, B., Boustany, C., McKenzie, H., Hayes, L., Simpson, J., Horvath, L., Vardy, J., et al (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(1), 77. [More Information]
  • Tan, C., Dhillon, H., Mak, C., Liang, R., Kerin-Ayres, K., Vuong, K., Malalasekera, A., Vardy, J. (2024). Utility of survivorship care plans: A mixed-method study exploring general practitioners’ and cancer specialists’ views. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 20(1), 128-137. [More Information]
  • Gates, P., Green, H., Gough, K., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J., Dickinson, M., Guarnera, J., Krishnasamy, M., Livingston, P., White, V., et al (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(4). [More Information]

2024

  • Fethney, J., McLeod, J., Willcock, S., Cook, N., Acret, L., White, K., Kim, B., Boustany, C., McKenzie, H., Hayes, L., Simpson, J., Horvath, L., Vardy, J., et al (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(1), 77. [More Information]
  • Tan, C., Dhillon, H., Mak, C., Liang, R., Kerin-Ayres, K., Vuong, K., Malalasekera, A., Vardy, J. (2024). Utility of survivorship care plans: A mixed-method study exploring general practitioners’ and cancer specialists’ views. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 20(1), 128-137. [More Information]
  • Gates, P., Green, H., Gough, K., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J., Dickinson, M., Guarnera, J., Krishnasamy, M., Livingston, P., White, V., et al (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(4). [More Information]

2023

  • Agar, M., Nowak, A., Hovey, E., Barnes, E., Simes, R., Vardy, J., Wheeler, H., Kong, B., Leonard, R., Hall, M., Tim, E., Spyridopoulos, D., Sim, H., et al (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(3), 354-362. [More Information]
  • Fardell, J., Irwin, C., Vardy, J., Bell, M. (2023). Anxiety, depression, and concentration in cancer survivors: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey results. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(5). [More Information]
  • Obeng-Kusi, M., Vardy, J., Bell, M., Choi, B., Axon, D. (2023). Comorbidities and perceived health status in persons with history of cancer in the USA. Supportive Care in Cancer, 31(1). [More Information]

2022

  • Vardy, J., Pond, G., Bell, M., Renton, C., Dixon, A., Dhillon, H. (2022). A randomised controlled trial evaluating two cognitive rehabilitation approaches for cancer survivors with perceived cognitive impairment. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. [More Information]
  • Gates, P., Krishnasamy, M., Wilson, C., Hawkes, E., Doré, V., Perchyonok, Y., Rowe, C., Walker, A., Vardy, J., De Ruiter, M., Dhillon, H., et al (2022). Cancer-related cognitive impairment in patients with newly diagnosed aggressive lymphoma undergoing standard chemotherapy: a longitudinal feasibility study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(9), 7731-7743. [More Information]
  • Crawford-Williams, F., Koczwara, B., Chan, R., Vardy, J., Lisy, K., Morris, J., Iddawela, M., Mackay, G., Jefford, M. (2022). Defining research and infrastructure priorities for cancer survivorship in Australia: a modified Delphi study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(5), 3805-3815. [More Information]

2021

  • Sands, M., Sharma, S., Carpenter, L., Hartshorn, A., Lee, J., Lujic, S., Congdon, M., Buchanan, A., Agar, M., Vardy, J. (2021). "SQiD, the Single Question in Delirium; can a single question help clinicians to detect delirium in hospitalised cancer patients?" running heading Single Question in Delirium” (Bcan-D-20-01665). BMC Cancer, 21(1), 75. [More Information]
  • Gutenkunst, R., Vardy, J., Dhillon, H., Bell, M. (2021). Correlates of cognitive impairment in adult cancer survivors who have received chemotherapy and report cognitive problems. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(3), 1377-1386. [More Information]
  • Tan, S., Wong, H., Vardy, J. (2021). Do cancer survivors change their diet after cancer diagnosis? Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(11), 6921-6927. [More Information]

2020

  • Trejo, M., Bell, M., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J. (2020). Baseline quality of life is associated with survival among people with advanced lung cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 38(5), 635-641. [More Information]
  • Shaikh, H., Bradhurst, P., Ma, L., Tan, C., Egger, S., Vardy, J. (2020). Body weight management in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 12, CD012110. [More Information]
  • Ngo, D., Williams, T., Horder, S., Kritharides, L., Vardy, J., Mandaliya, H., Nordman, I., Lynam, J., Bonaventura, T., Sverdlov, A. (2020). Factors Associated with Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Cancer Patients Treated with Bevacizumab. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 9(8), 1-9. [More Information]

2019

  • Vardy, J., Stouten-Kemperman, M., Pond, G., Booth, C., Rourke, S., Dhillon, H., Dodd, A., Crawley, A., Tannock, I. (2019). A mechanistic cohort study evaluating cognitive impairment in women treated for breast cancer. Brain Imaging and Behavior, 13(1), 15-26. [More Information]
  • Warby, A., Dhillon, H., Kao, S., Vardy, J. (2019). A survey of patient and caregiver experience with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Supportive Care in Cancer, 27(12), 4675-4686. [More Information]
  • Hong, A., Fogarty, G., Dolven-Jacobsen, K., Burmeister, B., Lo, S., Haydu, L., Vardy, J., Nowak, A., Dhillon, H., Ahmed, T., Shivalingam, B., Long, G., Menzies, A., Hruby, G., Paton, E., Steel, V., Williams, N., Scolyer, R., Morton, R., Thompson, J., et al (2019). Adjuvant Whole-Brain Radiation Therapy Compared With Observation After Local Treatment of Melanoma Brain Metastases: A Multicenter, Randomized Phase III Trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 37(33), 3132-3141. [More Information]

2018

  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H. (2018). "Mind the gaps": Cognition and cancer. Psycho-Oncology, 27(1), 10-12. [More Information]
  • Malalasekera, M., Dhillon, H., Blinman, P., Kao, S., Vardy, J. (2018). Delays to diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer in Australia: healthcare professional perceptions of actual versus acceptable timeframes. Internal Medicine Journal, 48(9), 1063-1071. [More Information]
  • Malalasekera, M., Nahm, S., Blinman, P., Kao, S., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J. (2018). How long is too long? A scoping review of health system delays in lung cancer. European Respiratory Review, 27(149), 1-17. [More Information]

2017

  • Lim, E., Vardy, J., Oh, B., Dhillon, H. (2017). A Scoping Review on Models of Integrative Medicine: What Is Known from the Existing Literature? Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 23(1), 8-17. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Bray, V., Dhillon, H. (2017). Cancer-induced cognitive impairment: Practical solutions to reduce and manage the challenge. Future Oncology, 13(9), 767-771. [More Information]
  • Bray, V., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J. (2017). Cancer-related cognitive impairment in adult cancer survivors: A review of the literature. Cancer Forum, 41(1), 1-9. [More Information]

2016

  • Chen, A., Martin, A., Dalziell, R., McKenzie, C., Lowe, P., Eris, J., Scolyer, R., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J., Bielski, V., Halliday, G., Damian, D. (2016). A Phase II Randomised Controlled Trial of Nicotinamide for Skin Cancer Chemoprevention in Renal Transplant Recipients. British Journal of Dermatology, 175(5), 1073-1075. [More Information]
  • Ma, L., Bulsara, M., Tan, S., Vardy, J. (2016). Body weight management in overweight and obese breast cancer survivors. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2016 (3), 1-23. [More Information]
  • Moth, E., Vardy, J., Blinman, P. (2016). Decision-making in geriatric oncology: systemic treatment considerations for older adults with colon cancer. Expert Review of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 10(12), 1321-1340. [More Information]

2015

  • Chen, A., Martin, A., Choy, B., Fernandez Penas, P., Dalziell, R., McKenzie, C., Scolyer, R., Dhillon, H., Vardy, J., Kricker, A., St George, G., Chinniah, N., Halliday, G., Damian, D. (2015). A Phase 3 Randomized Trial of Nicotinamide for Skin-Cancer Chemoprevention. New England Journal of Medicine, 373(17), 1618-1626. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H., Pond, G., Rourke, S., Bekele, T., Renton, C., Dodd, A., Zhang, H., Beale, P., Clarke, S., et al (2015). Cognitive Function in Patients With Colorectal Cancer Who Do and Do Not Receive Chemotherapy: A Prospective, Longitudinal, Controlled Study. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 33(34), 4085-4092. [More Information]
  • Kao, S., van Zandwijk, N., Clarke, S., Vardy, J., Lumba, S., Tognela, A., Ng, W. (2015). Estimation of an optimal chemotherapy utilization rate for malignant pleural mesothelioma: An evidence-based benchmark for cancer care. Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11, 85-92. [More Information]

2014

  • Selamat, M., Loh, S., Mackenzie, L., Vardy, J. (2014). Chemobrain Experienced by Breast Cancer Survivors: A Meta-Ethnography Study Investigating Research and Care Implications. PloS One, 9(9), 1-12. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H., Pond, G., Rourke, S., Xu, W., Dodd, A., Renton, C., Park, A., Bekele, T., Ringash, J., Clarke, S., et al (2014). Cognitive function and fatigue after diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Annals of Oncology, 25(12), 2404-2412. [More Information]
  • Linton, A., Pavlakis, N., O’Connell, R., Soeberg, M., Kao, S., Clarke, S., Vardy, J., van Zandwijk, N. (2014). Factors associated with survival in a large series of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma in New South Wales. British Journal of Cancer, 111(9), 1860-1869. [More Information]

2013

  • Kao, S., Lee, K., Klebe, S., Henderson, D., McCaughan, B., Vardy, J., Clarke, S., van Zandwijk, N. (2013). Excision Repair Cross Complementation Group 1 and Thymidylate Synthase Expression in Patients With Mesothelioma. Clinical Lung Cancer, 14(2), 164-171. [More Information]
  • Linton, A., Pond, G., Clarke, S., Vardy, J., Galsky, M., Sonpavde, G. (2013). Glasgow Prognostic Score As a Prognostic Factor in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Treated With Docetaxel-Based Chemotherapy. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, 11(4), 423-430. [More Information]
  • Kao, S., Vardy, J., Harvie, R., Chatfield, M., van Zandwijk, N., Clarke, S., Pavlakis, N. (2013). Health-related quality of life and inflammatory markers in malignant pleural mesothelioma. Supportive Care in Cancer, 21(3), 697-705. [More Information]

2012

  • Vardy, J., Pond, G., Dodd, A., Warr, D., Seruga, B., Clemons, M., Bordeleau, L., Goodwin, P., Tannock, I. (2012). A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled cross-over trial of the impact on quality of life of continuing dexamethasone beyond 24 h following adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 136(1), 143-151. [More Information]
  • Fardell, J., Vardy, J., Shah, J., Johnston, I. (2012). Cognitive impairments caused by oxaliplatin and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy are ameliorated by physical activity. Psychopharmacology, 220(1), 183-193. [More Information]
  • Oh, B., Butow, P., Mullan, B., Clarke, S., Beale, P., Pavlakis, N., Lee, M., Rosenthal, D., Larkey, L., Vardy, J. (2012). Effect of Medical Qigong on Cognitive function, Quality of Life and a Biomarker of Inflammation in Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Supportive Care in Cancer, 20(6), 1235-1242. [More Information]

2011

  • Kao, S., Yan, T., Lee, K., Burn, J., Henderson, D., Klebe, S., Kennedy, C., Vardy, J., Clarke, S., Van Zandwijk, N., et al (2011). Accuracy of diagnostic biopsy for the histological subtype of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 6(3), 602-605. [More Information]
  • Fardell, J., Vardy, J., Johnston, I., Winocur, G. (2011). Chemotherapy and Cognitive Impairment: Treatment Options. Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, 90(3), 366-376. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H. (2011). Cognitive Function in Cancer Survivors. In M. P. Davis, P. Feyer, P, Ortner and C. Zimmermann (Eds.), Supportive Oncology, (pp. 448-455). Philadelphia: Elsevier. [More Information]

2010

  • Vardy, J., Dhillon, H. (2010). Clinical Trials in Survivors of Cancer with Chemotherapy Related Cognitive Impairment. American Society of Clinical Oncology 2010 Educational Book, (pp. 56-59). United States: American Society of Clinical Oncology.
  • Kao, S., Pavlakis, N., Harvie, R., Vardy, J., Boyer, M., van Zandwijk, N., Clarke, S. (2010). High blood neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is an indicator of poor prognosis in malignant mesothelioma patients undergoing systemic therapy. Clinical Cancer Research, 16(23), 5805-5813. [More Information]
  • Kao, S., Reid, G., Bracken, K., Vardy, J., Clarke, S., van Zandwijk, N. (2010). Malignant Mesothelioma. International Medical Journal. [More Information]

2009

  • Vardy, J. (2009). Cognitive function in breast cancer survivors. In Castiglione, Monica; Piccart, Martine (Eds.), Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer, (pp. 387-419). New York, United States: Springer. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J. (2009). Cognitive function in survivors of cancer. American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book, 1, 570-574.
  • Vardy, J., Dadasovich, R., Beale, P., Boyer, M., Clarke, S. (2009). Eligibility of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer for phase III chemotherapy trials. BMC Cancer, 9, 1-6. [More Information]

2008

  • Vardy, J., Wefel, J., Ahles, T., Tannock, I., Schagen, S. (2008). Cancer and cancer-therapy related cognitive dysfunction: An international perspective from the Venice Cognitive Workshop. Annals of Oncology, 19(4), 623-629. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J. (2008). Neurocognitive Effects of Chemotherapy in Adults. Australian Prescriber, 31(1), 22-24. [More Information]
  • Courneya, K., Booth, C., Gill, S., O'Brien, P., Vardy, J., Friedenreich, C., Au, H., Brundage, M., Tu, D., Dhillon, H., et al (2008). The Colon Health and Life-Long Exercise Change trial: a randomized trial of the National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group. Current Oncology, 15(6), 8-16. [More Information]

2007

  • Vardy, J., Schagen, S. (2007). Cognitive Dysfunction in People with Cancer. The Lancet Oncology, 8(10), 852-853. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Tannock, I. (2007). Cognitive Function After Chemotherapy in Adults with Solid Tumours. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 63(3), 183-202. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Rourke, S., Tannock, I. (2007). Evaluation of Cognitive Function Associated With Chemotherapy: A Review of Published Studies and Recommendations for Future Research. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 25(17), 2455-2463. [More Information]

2006

  • Vardy, J., Wong, K., Yi, Q., Park, A., Maruff, P., Wagner, L., Tannock, I. (2006). Assessing cognitive function in cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 14(11), 1111-1118. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Chiew, K., Galica, J., Pond, G., Tannock, I. (2006). Side effects associated with the use of dexamethasone for prophylaxis of delayed emesis after moderately emetogenic chemotherapy. British Journal of Cancer, 94(7), 1011-1015. [More Information]
  • Winocur, G., Vardy, J., Binns, M., Kerr, L., Tannock, I. (2006). The effects of the anti-cancer drugs, methotrexate and 5-fluorouracil, on cognitive function in mice. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, 85(1), 66-75. [More Information]

2005

  • Vardy, J., Joshua, A., Clarke, S., Yarrow, P., Lin, B. (2005). Small blue cell tumors of the rectum: CASE 1. Ewing's sarcoma of the rectum. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 23(4), 910-912. [More Information]

2004

  • Stockler, M., Vardy, J., Pillai, A., Warr, D. (2004). Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) Improves Pain And Well-Being In People With Advanced Cancer Already Receiving A Strong Opioid Regimen: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Cross-Over Trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 22(16), 3389-3394. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Engelhardt, K., Cox, K., Jacquet, J., McDade, A., Boyer, M., Beale, P., Clarke, S., Stockler, M., Loneragan, R., Waugh, R., Clarke, S. (2004). Long-Term Outcome Of Radiological-Guided Insertion Of Implanted Central Venous Access Port Devices (Cvapd) For The Delivery Of Chemotherapy In Cancer Patients: Institutional Experience And Review Of The Literature. British Journal of Cancer, 91(6), 1045-1049. [More Information]
  • Vardy, J., Tannock, I. (2004). Quality of cancer care. Annals of Oncology, 15(7), 1001-1006. [More Information]

2002

  • Vardy, J., Wong, E., Izard, M., Clifford, A., Clarke, S. (2002). Life-threatening anaphylactoid reaction to amifostine used with concurrent chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer in a patient with dermatomyositis: a case report with literature review. Anti-Cancer Drugs, 13(3), 327-330. [More Information]

Selected Grants

2025

  • Breast Cancer Trials Clinical Fellowship, Tan C, Vardy J, ANZ Breast Cancer Trials Group Ltd/Breast Cancer Trials Clinical Fellowship

2023

  • Rewarding Research 2024, Vardy J, Faculty of Medicine and Health/FMH Rewarding Research Success