Ms Allison Boyes

Work Phone	(02) 4042 0703
Fax	(02) 4042 0040
Email	Allison.Boyes@newcastle.edu.au
Office	W4-141, Level 4 Hunter Medical Research Institute

Highlighted Publications

Year	Citation	Nova
2012	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, D'Este Catherine Anne, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'Prevalence and correlates of cancer survivors' supportive care needs 6months after diagnosis: A population-based cross-sectional study', BMC Cancer, 12 150 (2012) [C1]
2011	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, D'Este Catherine Anne, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'Flourishing or floundering? Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among a population-based sample of adult cancer survivors 6 months after diagnosis', Journal of Affective Disorders, 135 184-192 (2011) [C1]
2009	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Brief assessment of adult cancer patients' perceived needs: Development and validation of the 34-item Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF34)', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 15 602-606 (2009) [C1]
2006	Boyes Allison Wendy, Newell Sallie Anne, Girgis Afaf, McElduff P, Sanson-Fisher Robert William, 'Does routine assessment and real-time feedback improve cancer patients' psychosocial well-being?', European Journal of Cancer Care, 15 163-171 (2006) [C1]

Publications

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Chapters In A Book (1 outputs)

Chapter in A1 Book (B1) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Nova
2010	Turner Jane, Hodgkinson Katharine, Boyes Allison Wendy, 'Cancer and the psycho-oncologist: Psychosocial well-being of cancer survivors', When Cancer Crosses Disciplines: A Physician's Handbook, Imperial College Press, London, United Kingdom, 1005-1021 (2010) [B1]

Journal Articles (24 outputs)

Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (C1) (17 outputs)

Year	Citation	Nova
2013	Boyes Allison Wendy, D'Este Catherine Anne, Carey Mariko Leanne, Lecathelinais Christophe, Girgis Afaf, 'How does the Distress Thermometer compare to the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale for detecting possible cases of psychological morbidity among cancer survivors?', Supportive Care in Cancer, 21 119-127 (2013) [C1]
2012	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, D'Este Catherine Anne, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'Prevalence and correlates of cancer survivors' supportive care needs 6months after diagnosis: A population-based cross-sectional study', BMC Cancer, 12 150 (2012) [C1]
2012	Girgis Afaf, Stojanovski Elizabeth, Boyes Allison Wendy, King Madeleine, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'The next generation of the supportive care needs survey: A brief screening tool for administration in the clinical oncology setting', Psycho-Oncology, 21 827-835 (2012) [C1]
2012	Hall Alix Edna, Boyes Allison Wendy, Bowman Jennifer Ann, Walsh Raoul Anthony, James Erica Lyn, Girgis Afaf, 'Young adult cancer survivors' psychosocial well-being: A cross-sectional study assessing quality of life, unmet needs, and health behaviors', Supportive Care in Cancer, 20 1333-1341 (2012) [C1]
2012	Walshe Rachael, James Erica Lyn, MacDonald-Wicks Lesley Karen, Boyes Allison Wendy, Zucca Alison Cheree, Girgis Afaf, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Socio-demographic and medical correlates of the use of biologically based complementary and alternative medicines amongst recent Australian cancer survivors', Preventive Medicine, 54 23-26 (2012) [C1]
2012	Zucca Alison Cheree, Boyes Allison Wendy, Linden Wolfgang, Girgis Afaf, 'All's well that ends well? Quality of life and physical symptom clusters in long-term cancer survivors across cancer types', Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 43 720-731 (2012) [C1]
2012	Zucca Alison Cheree, Lambert Sylvie D, Boyes Allison Wendy, Pallant Julie F, 'Rasch analysis of the Mini-Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale (mini-MAC) among a heterogeneous sample of long-term cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study', Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 10 1-12 (2012) [C1]
2011	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, D'Este Catherine Anne, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'Flourishing or floundering? Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among a population-based sample of adult cancer survivors 6 months after diagnosis', Journal of Affective Disorders, 135 184-192 (2011) [C1]
2011	Zucca Alison Cheree, Boyes Allison Wendy, Newling Graham, Hall Alix Edna, Girgis Afaf, 'Travelling all over the countryside: Travel-related burden and financial difficulties reported by cancer patients in New South Wales and Victoria', Australian Journal of Rural Health, 19 298-305 (2011) [C1]
2010	Zucca Alison Cheree, Boyes Allison Wendy, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, Girgis Afaf, 'Life is precious and I'm making the best of it: Coping strategies of long-term cancer survivors', Psycho-Oncology, 19 1268-1276 (2010) [C1]
2009	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Brief assessment of adult cancer patients' perceived needs: Development and validation of the 34-item Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-SF34)', Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 15 602-606 (2009) [C1]
2009	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Zucca Alison Cheree, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Anxiety and depression among long-term survivors of cancer in Australia: Results of a population-based survey', Medical Journal of Australia, 190 S94-S98 (2009) [C1]
2009	Boyes Allison Wendy, Hodgkinson Katharine, Aldridge Lynley, Turner Jane, 'Issues for cancer survivors in Australia', Cancer Forum, 33 164-167 (2009) [C1]
2006	Boyes Allison Wendy, Newell Sallie Anne, Girgis Afaf, McElduff P, Sanson-Fisher Robert William, 'Does routine assessment and real-time feedback improve cancer patients' psychosocial well-being?', European Journal of Cancer Care, 15 163-171 (2006) [C1]
2005	Girgis Afaf, Boyes Allison Wendy, 'Proactive routine monitoring and intervention to reduce the psychosocial impact of cancer therapy', Clinical Psychologist, 9 70-73 (2005) [C1]
2005	Jefford M, Kirke B, Grogan S, Yeoman G, Boyes Allison Wendy, 'Australia's Cancer Helpline (131120) : An Audit of Utility and Caller Profile', Australian Family Physician, 34 393-394 (2005) [C1]
2002	Boyes Allison Wendy, Newell Sallie Anne, Girgis Afaf, 'Rapid assessment of psychosocial well-being: Are computers the way forward in a clinical setting?', Quality of Life Research, 11 27-35 (2002) [C1]

Non Refereed Article in a Scholarly Journal (C2) (1 outputs)

Year	Citation	Nova
2008	Girgis Afaf, Boyes Allison Wendy, Hansen Vibeke, 'What are the unmet needs of breast cancer survivors 5-6 years post-diagnosis?', Clinical Updates in Breast Cancer, 3 15-17 (2008) [C2]

Non Refereed Article in a Professional Journal (C3) (6 outputs)

Year	Citation	Nova
2011	James Erica Lyn, Stacey Fiona Gai, Chapman Kathy, Lubans David Revalds, Asprey Gabrielle, Sundquist Kendra, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, 'Exercise and nutrition routine improving cancer health (ENRICH): The protocol for a randomized efficacy trial of a nutrition and physical activity program for adult cancer survivors and carers', BMC Public Health, 11 236 (2011) [C3]
2009	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Zucca Alison Cheree, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'In reply: Anxiety and depression among long-term survivors of cancer in Australia: Results of a population-based survey', Medical Journal of Australia, 191 295 (2009) [C3]
2003	Girgis Afaf, Boyes Allison Wendy, 'NSW Cancer Survival Study : a population-based survey of survivors' psychosocial outcomes', Psycho-Oncology, 12 - (2003) [C3]
2003	Girgis Afaf, Boyes Allison Wendy, 'The Supportive Care Needs Survey : a Tool with Multiple Uses', Psycho-Oncology, 12 S134 (2003) [C3]
2002	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis A, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'NSW Cancer Survival Study. Cancer Voices NSW Newsletter (Sydney)', Cancer Voices NSW Newsletter, 7 - (2002) [C3]
2002	Girgis Afaf, Boyes Allison Wendy, D'Este Catherine Anne, 'NSW Cancer Survival Study', Joint Medical and Health Sciences Newsletter, 114 - (2002) [C3]

Conference Publication (22 outputs)

Extract of Paper (E3) (22 outputs)

Year	Citation	Nova
2012	James Erica Lyn, Boyes Allison Wendy, Courbeya K, Lubans David Revalds, Stacey Fiona Gai, Morgan Philip James, Brookes T, Plotnikoff Ronald Cyril, 'A home-based resistance training program for survivors of prostate cancer: A pilot randomized controlled trial', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Sydney, Australia (2012) [E3]
2012	Stacey Fiona Gai, James Erica Lyn, Lubans David Revalds, Chapman K, Boyes Allison Wendy, Courneya K, Morgan Philip James, Asprey G, Brookes T, Plotnikoff Ronald Cyril, 'Acceptability of home-based resistance training for cancer survivors', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Sydney, Australia (2012) [E3]
2010	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Zucca Alison Cheree, D'Este Catherine Anne, 'It's been a journey, I am a survivor: Patterns of adjustment across the cancer trajectory', Psycho-Oncology, Quebec, Canada (2010) [E3]
2010	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Zucca Alison Cheree, D'Este Catherine Anne, 'Survivors' patterns of psychosocial adjustment over the first 2 years of the cancer trajectory', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Washington, DC (2010) [E3]
2010	Boyes Allison Wendy, Vallentine Paul, Zucca Alison Cheree, Friedsam John, 'I look forward to the call: Evaluation of a telephone-based support group', Psycho-Oncology, Quebec, Canada (2010) [E3]
2010	James Erica Lyn, Chapman Kathy, Stacey Fiona Gai, Asprey Gabrielle, Lubans David Revalds, Sundquist Kendra, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, 'Description and preliminary evaluation of the ENRICH (Exercise and Nutrition Routine Improving Cancer Health) program', 10th Behavioural Research in Cancer Control Conference, Perth, WA (2010) [E3]
2010	Stacey Fiona Gai, James Erica Lyn, Chapman K, Lubans David Revalds, Asprey G, Sundquist K, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, 'ENRICH (Exercise and Nutrition Routine Improving Cancer Health): Efficiacy and feasibility of an exercise and nutrition program for cancer survivors and carers', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Washington, DC (2010) [E3]
2010	Thewes Belinda, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, 'Fear of recurrence in the first year after diagnosis: Results of a registry-based study', Psycho-Oncology, Quebec, Canada (2010) [E3]
2009	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Zucca Alison Cheree, ''It's been a journey, I am a survivor': Changes in psychosocial wellbeing over the first 12 months since a cancer diagnosis', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Gold Coast, QLD (2009) [E3]
2009	Carveth S, Boyes Allison Wendy, Vallentine P, Zucca Alison Cheree, Friedsam J, 'Telephone support groups: Help or hinderance?', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Gold Coast, QLD (2009) [E3]
2009	Hall Alix Edna, Boyes Allison Wendy, Bowman Jennifer Ann, Zucca Alison Cheree, Girgis Afaf, ''The young ones': Psychosocial wellbeing and service utilisation of young cancer survivors', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Gold Coast, QLD (2009) [E3]
2009	James Erica Lyn, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Paras Lorraine Elizabeth, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, Eakin Elizabeth, Zucca Alison Cheree, Reeves Marina, Paul Christine Louise, 'Physical activity amongst Australian cancer survivors: Prevalence of activity, receipt of health professional recommendation, and survivors' preferences for the timing and delivery of programs', Psycho-Oncology, Vienna, Austria (2009) [E3]
2009	Thewes B, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, 'Fear of recurrence in adult cancer survivors: Results of a registry-based study', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Gold Coast, QLD (2009) [E3]
2009	Zucca Alison Cheree, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Hall Alix Edna, 'Travel all over the countryside: Travelling for cancer treatment in NSW and Victoria', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Gold Coast, QLD (2009) [E3]
2008	Boyes Allison Wendy, Zucca Alison Cheree, Girgis Afaf, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Comparing the psychosocial wellbeing of recent and long-term cancer survivors: Preliminary results of population-based studies', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Sydney, NSW (2008) [E3]
2008	Friedsam J, Vallentine P, Batt G, Boyes Allison Wendy, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'Research endorsing psychosocial support and service provision: Telephone support group program, Cancer Council NSW', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Sydney, NSW (2008) [E3]
2008	James Erica Lyn, Eakin E, Girgis Afaf, Reeves M, Paras Lorraine Elizabeth, Boyes Allison Wendy, Zucca Alison Cheree, 'What are cancer survivors' priorities and preferences for lifestyle programs?', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Sydney, NSW (2008) [E3]
2007	Boyes Allison Wendy, Hansen Vibeke, Girgis Afaf, 'A qualitative study of the supportive care needs of recent cancer survivors', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Adelaide (2007) [E3]
2007	Zucca Alison Cheree, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Use of coping strategies by recent versus long-term cancer survivors', Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, Adelaide (2007) [E3]
2006	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Zucca Alison Cheree, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Well-being of long-term cancer survivors: It's not all doom and gloom', Psycho-Oncology: Journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimension of cancer, Ferrara-Venice, Italy (2006) [E3]
2006	Girgis Afaf, Boyes Allison Wendy, Clinton-Mcharg Tl, Ackland Stephen, Harnett Pr, 'Proactive, routine monitoring and intervention to reduce the psychosocial impact of cancer and its treatment in outpatient oncology services', Psycho-Oncology:Journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimension of cancer, Ferrara-Venice, Italy (2006) [E3]
2006	Zucca Alison Cheree, Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Lecathelinais Louis Christophe, 'Coping strategies in long-term cancer survivors', Psycho-Oncology: Journal of the psychological, social and behavioral dimension of cancer, Ferrara-Venice, Italy (2006) [E3]

Reports (10 outputs)

Contract Report (R1) (9 outputs)

Year	Citation	Nova
2005	Boyes A, Zucca A, Girgis A, 'Evaluation of the Cancer Council Helpline: Caller satisfaction survey', Cancer Council NSW (2005) [R1]
2005	Boyes Allison Wendy, Zucca Alison Cheree, Girgis Afaf, 'Evaluation of the Cancer Council Helpline: Caller Satisfaction Survey', Cancer Council, NSW, 40, -th (2005) [R1]
2004	Jefford M, Kirke B, Grogan S, Yeoman G, Boyes A, 'National Cancer Helpline 13 11 20: Utility and caller profile July-September 2001-2003', The Cancer Council Australia (2004) [R1]
2003	Boyes A, Girgis A, Whiteman C, 'Evaluation of a CD-ROM for women with early breast cancer', iSource National Breast Cancer Centre (2003) [R1]
2003	Boyes Allison Wendy, Girgis Afaf, Whiteman Cathy, 'Evaluation of a CD-ROM for women with early breast cancer', iSource National Breast Cancer Centre, 22, -th (2003) [R1]
2002	Boyes A, Girgis A, Zucca A, 'Assessing cancer patients needs. Background paper prepared for workshop 1. Practical aspects of needs assessment in oncology', Cancer Education Research Program, Newcastle (2002) [R1]
2002	Boyes A, Girgis A, Zucca A, 'Workshop proceedings: Practical aspects of needs assessment in oncology', Centre for Health Research and Psycho-oncology (2002) [R1]
2002	Girgis A, Boyes A, Tzelepsis F, 'A Clinical Services Framework for Cancer', NSW Health (2002) [R1]
2001	Boyes A, 'Clinical practice guidelines for the management of advanced breast cancer', Advanced Breast Cancer Working Group, National Breast Cancer Centre (2001) [R1]

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