David Mizrahi

Investigating the role of physical activity on functional, cardiovascular & psychological outcomes in childhood cancer survivors

“My PhD project investigates the physical activity patterns and cardiorespiratory fitness levels of survivors of childhood cancer. The information identifies what proportion survivors achieve recommended guidelines, as well as using statistical models to predict those who are at-risk of not meeting them. This allows clinicians to follow at-risk survivors earlier to support their needs. I investigate cardiorespiratory fitness after their treatment (PICASSO) to identify low fitness, which can equate to a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. As an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, I provide individualised exercise programs to assist in mitigating this risk. The aim of my PhD is to increase awareness to survivors, families and medical staff on the importance of engaging in positive health behaviours than can reduce the risk of future co-morbidities.”​

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Selected Publications

• Mizrahi, D., Fardell, J.E., Wakefield, C.E., Simar, D., Maguire, A.M., Hubbard, G., Cohn, R.J. (2019) How physically active do Australian and New Zealander childhood cancer survivors perceive themselves? A report from the ANZCHOG Survivorship study. Accepted by Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 
• Mizrahi, D., Wakefield, C.E., Fardell, J.E., Quinn, V.F., Lim, Q., Clifford, B.K., Simar, D., Ness, K., Cohn, R.J. (2017). Distance-delivered physical activity interventions for childhood cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Critical Reviews in Oncology and Hematology, 118, 27-41.