Beadle, G., Baade, P., Fritschi, L.
Background: Clinical trials frequently report acute myeloid leukemia (AML) as a complication of adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer (BC). Patients and methods: This retrospective population-based...
Completeness of histopathology reporting of melanoma in a high-incidence geographical region (2008)
Thompson, B, Austin, R, COORY, Michael, Aitken, J. F, Walpole, E, Francis, G, ...
Modes of presentation and pathways to diagnosis of colorectal cancer in Queensland (2007)
Lynch, B. M., Baade, P., Fritschi, L., Leggett, B., Owen, N., Pakenham, K., ...
Objective: To describe the process of colorectal cancer diagnosis in Queensland, and to determine factors associated with time to diagnosis. Design, setting and participants: Cross-sectional study of...
Five-Year Survival from Breast Cancer in Western Australia over a Decade (2007)
Clayforth, C., Fritschi, L., McEvoy, S.P., Byrne, M.J., Ingram, D., Sterrett, G., ...
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether 5-year survival of patients with breast cancer in Western Australia has improved over time. We used a population-based study conducted in the...
Patterns of surgical treatment for women diagnosed with early breast cancer in Queensland (2007)
Thompson, B., Baade, P., Coory, M., Carriere, P., Fritschi, L.
Modes of presentation and pathways to diagnosis of colorectal cancer in Queensland (2007)
Lynch, B. M., Baade, P., Fritschi, L., Leggett, B., Owen, N., Pakenham, K., ...
Objective: To describe the process of colorectal cancer diagnosis in Queensland, and to determine factors associated with time to diagnosis. Design, setting and participants: Cross-sectional study of...
Five-Year Survival from Breast Cancer in Western Australia over a Decade (2007)
Clayforth, C., Fritschi, L., McEvoy, S.P., Byrne, M.J., Ingram, D., Sterrett, G., ...
The aim of the present study was to investigate whether 5-year survival of patients with breast cancer in Western Australia has improved over time. We used a population-based study conducted in the...
Patterns of surgical treatment for women diagnosed with early breast cancer in Queensland (2007)
Thompson, B., Baade, P., Coory, M., Carriere, P., Fritschi, L.
Specific infections, infection-related behavior, and risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in adults (2006)
Vajdic, C.M., Grulich, A.E., Kaldor, J.M., Fritschi, L., Benke, G., Hughes, A.M., ...
Infections were examined as possible risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a population-based case-control study in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Incident cases...
Solaria use in Queensland, Australia (2006)
Lawler, S. P., Kvaskoff, M., DiSipio, T., Whiteman, D., Eakin, E., Aitken, J., ...
Objective: To describe the demographics of solarium users and the correlates of solarium use in Queensland. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 9,419 Queensland residents was conducted via an...
Eakin, E. G., Youlden, D. R., Baade, P. D., Lawler, S. P., Reeves, M. M., Heyworth, J. S., ...
Despite considerable knowledge about the effect of cancer during the early stages of treatment and survivorship, understanding the longer-term effect of cancer has only recently become a priority....
Eakin, E. G., Youlden, D. R., Baade, P. D., Lawler, S. P., Reeves, M. M., Heyworth, J. S., ...
Despite considerable knowledge about the effect of cancer during the early stages of treatment and survivorship, understanding the longer-term effect of cancer has only recently become a priority....
Eakin, E. G., Youlden, D. R., Baade, P. D., Lawler, S. P., Reeves, M. M., Heyworth, J. S., ...
Despite considerable knowledge about the effect of cancer during the early stages of treatment and survivorship, understanding the longer-term effect of cancer has only recently become a priority....
Eakin, E. G., Youlden, D. R., Baade, P. D., Lawler, S. P., Reeves, M. M., Heyworth, J. S., ...
Despite considerable knowledge about the effect of cancer during the early stages of treatment and survivorship, understanding the longer-term effect of cancer has only recently become a priority....
Non-cancer mortality among people diagnosed with cancer (Australia) (2006)
Baade, P. D., Fritschi, L., Eakin, E. G.
Objective To investigate whether people diagnosed with cancer have an increased risk of death from non-cancer causes compared to the general population. Methods The non-cancer mortality of people...
The Queensland Cancer Risk Study: Behavioural risk factor results (2006)
DiSipio, T., Rogers, C., Newman, B., Whiteman, D., Eakin, E., Fritschi, L., ...
Objective: To describe the population prevalence of key cancer risk behaviours in Queensland. Methods: The Queensland Cancer Risk Study was a population-based survey of 9,419 Queensland residents...
Alfonso, Helman, Fritschi, L., De Klerk, N., Ambrosini, G., Beilby, J., Olsen, N., ...
Background
Alfonso, Helman, Fritschi, L., De Klerk, N., Ambrosini, G., Beilby, J., Olsen, N., ...
OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine the relationships between plasma concentrations of retinol, carotene, and vitamin E and mortality associated with asbestosis in people previously exposed to...
Effects of asbestos and smoking on gas diffusion in people exposed to crocidolite (2005)
Alfonso, Helman, Fritschi, L., De Klerk, N., Olsen, N., Sleith, J., Musk, A.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of asbestos exposure and tobacco smoking on the level and rate of change of the diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO). DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: A...
Effects of asbestos and smoking on gas diffusion in people exposed to crocidolite (2005)
Alfonso, Helman, Fritschi, L., De Klerk, N., Olsen, N., Sleith, J., Musk, A.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of asbestos exposure and tobacco smoking on the level and rate of change of the diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO). DESIGN AND PARTICIPANTS: A...
Alfonso, Helman, Fritschi, L., De Klerk, N., Ambrosini, G., Beilby, J., Olsen, N., ...
Background
Alfonso, Helman, Fritschi, L., De Klerk, N., Ambrosini, G., Beilby, J., Olsen, N., ...
OBJECTIVE: We sought to examine the relationships between plasma concentrations of retinol, carotene, and vitamin E and mortality associated with asbestosis in people previously exposed to...
Ingram, D. M., McEvoy, S. P., Byrne, M. J., Fritschi, L., Joseph, D. J., Jamrozik, K.
We have assessed the outcomes for all women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in Western Australia during 1989, 1994 and 1999, and compared the results for surgeons who treat 20 or more cases per...
Harvey, JM, Sterrett, GF, McEvoy, S, Fritschi, L, Jamrozik, K, Ingram, D, ...
Background: A survey of pathology reporting of breast cancer in Western Australia in 1989 highlighted the need for improvement. The current study documents (1) changes in pathology reporting from...
Assessing the effectiveness of a mammography screening service (2005)
Clayforth, C, Fritschi, L, McEvoy, S, Byrne, MJ, Wylie, E, Threlfall, T, ...
Background: Trials have shown that mammography screening reduces mortality and probably decreases morbidity related to breast cancer. Methods: We assessed whether the major mammography service in...
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (2005)
Fritschi, L., Benke, G., Hughes, A. M., Kricker, A., Turner, J., Vajdic, C. M., ...
Pesticide exposure may be a risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but it is not certain which types of pesticides are involved. A population-based case-control study was undertaken in 2000-2001...
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (2005)
Fritschi, L., Benke, G., Hughes, A. M., Kricker, A., Turner, J., Vajdic, C. M., ...
Pesticide exposure may be a risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but it is not certain which types of pesticides are involved. A population-based case-control study was undertaken in 2000–2001...
Occupational Exposure to Pesticides and Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (2005)
Fritschi, L., Benke, G., Hughes, A. M., Kricker, A., Turner, J., Vajdic, C. M., ...
Pesticide exposure may be a risk factor for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, but it is not certain which types of pesticides are involved. A population-based case-control study was undertaken in 2000-2001...
Sun exposure may protect against non-Hodgkin lymphoma: a case-control study (2004)
Hughes, A.M., Armstrong, B.K., Vajdic, C.M., Turner, J., Grulich, A.E., Fritschi, L., ...
Ultraviolet radiation is a hypothesised risk factor for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) but no epidemiological study has examined this association using direct measures of sun exposure in individuals....
Pigmentary characteristics, sun sensitivity and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (2004)
Hughes, A.M., Armstrong, B.K., Vajdic, C.M., Turner, J., Grulich, A., Fritschi, L., ...
We report on pigmentary characteristics, sun sensitivity and some other possible risk factors for non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) in people 20-74 years of age. A statewide case-control study was conducted...
Breast cancer in Western Australia: clinical practice and clinical guidelines (2004)
McEvoy, SP, Ingram, DM, Byrne, MJ, Joseph, DJ, Dewar, J, Trotter, J, ...
Objectives: To review changes in patterns of care for women with early invasive breast cancer in Western Australia from 1989 to 1999, and compare management with recommendations in the 1995 National...
Respiratory disorders and allergies in tea packers (2001)
Abramson, M.J., Sim, M.R., Fritschi, L., Vincent, T., Benke, G., Rolland, J.M.
The aim of this study was to determine whether respiratory symptoms or cross‐shift declines in lung function were related to occupational exposure to tea dust. A cross‐sectional...
Morris, M, Platell, C, Fritschi, L, Iacopetta, B
Two recent North American studies have shown that completion of 5-fluorouracil (5FU)-based adjuvant chemotherapy is a major prognostic factor for the survival of elderly stage III colon cancer...
Left-handedness and risk of breast cancer
Fritschi, L, Divitini, M, Talbot-Smith, A, Knuiman, M
Left-handedness may be an indicator of intrauterine exposure to oestrogens, which may increase the risk of breast cancer. Women (n=1786) from a 1981 health survey in Busselton were followed up using...