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Cindy Lynn Carmack, Ph.D.

Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine

About Dr. Cindy Lynn Carmack

Dr. Cindy L. Carmack, Ph.D., is an Professor in the Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine of Cancer Medicine at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Dr. Carmack’s research focuses on psychologic factors associated with health and disease. Since joining M. D. Anderson in September 1996, she has examined the impact of cancer on the quality of life (QOL) of both patients and their families. She collaborated on several grants focusing on the QOL of cancer patients, including those diagnosed with testicular, breast, and ovarian cancers. She was also involved in several studies that examined the QOL of the spouses of patients with cancer. One of those studies was funded by the NCI as a supplement to the Cancer Center Support Grant, and it focused on the QOL of spouses of men with prostate cancer. The purpose of the study was to develop a measure to assess the aspects of nonsexual intimacy that may be affected by prostate cancer, to characterize the QOL of spouses, and to examine the association between patient QOL and spouse QOL.

Dr. Carmack's research interests also include health behaviors such as exercise and smoking and how they influence stress response and QOL in healthy and chronically ill populations. She was the co-principal investigator on two funded studies that examined the effect of a physical-activity lifestyle intervention on the QOL of cancer patients. The first study, Active for Life, was a 3-group randomized controlled trial for patients with prostate cancer who were receiving androgen-ablation therapy. Participants were randomly assigned to a physical-activity lifestyle program, an educational-support program, or a standard community-care program. Outcome measures included depression, anxiety, fatigue, physical functioning, and body-mass index. The second study modified the curriculum from Active for Life as a QOL intervention for breast cancer survivors. Results provided pilot data for a larger randomized clinical trial.

Future research will include longitudinal studies of both patient and spouse QOL that will allow us to identify couples at risk for distress and spouses who may experience a complicated bereavement following the patient's death. Dr. Carmack’s overall research goal is to develop psychosocial interventions for both patients and spouses.

Primary Appointment

Section Chief, Supportive Care Psychology, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Professor (Joint appointment), Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Professor, Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Professor, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Research Interests

Quality of Life

Family

Health Behavior

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1995	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, Clinical Psychology, Ph.D
1994	University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Residency Consortium, Jackson, Mississippi, US, Clinical Psychology, Required internship for PHD
1993	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US, Clinical Psychology, MA
1990	Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas, US, Psychology, BS

Postgraduate Training

1996-1998	Post-doctoral Fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
1995-1996	Post-doctoral Fellow, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Experience & Service

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2016

Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2016

Associate Professor, Department of (tenured), Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2013

Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2000 - 2008

Instructor, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1999 - 2000

Research Associate, Department of Behavioral Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998 - 1999

Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

Section Chief, Supportive Care Psychology, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - Present

Vice Chair-Institutional Review Board (IRB4), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2022

Other Appointments/Responsibilities

Licensed Psychologist, Supportive Care Center, Multi-disciplinary Clinic Team, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - Present

Service Extender (provider of psychological services), Psychology Clinic, Baton Rouge, LA, 1996 - 1996

Clinical Psychology Resident, Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, 1994 - 1995

Clinical Assistant, Rehabilitation Unit, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1993 - 1994

Neuropsychology Extern, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1993 - 1993

Clinical Assistant, Behavioral Science Consultants, Baton Rouge, LA, 1993 - 1994

Chief Psychology Extern, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1993 - 1994

Clinical Assistant, Early Intervention Clinic, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992 - 1993

Clinical Assistant, Employee Assistance Program, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992 - 1993

Psychology Extern, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992 - 1994

Clinical Assistant, Bio-Medical Applications of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992 - 1994

School Psychology Extern, Istrouma High School, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992 - 1992

Student Representative, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1992 - 1993

Psychology Extern, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1991 - 1992

Pediatric Psychology Extern, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1991 - 1992

Research Assistant, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, 1990 - 1991

Psychology Extern, Earl K. Long Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 1990 - 1991

Research Assistant, Texas A & M University, College Station, TX, 1988 - 1990

Institutional Committee Activities

Member, Psychosocial Distress Screening Committee, 2023 - Present

Member, Suicide Risk Mitigation Committee, 2023 - Present

Member, Survivorship Clinical Advisory Committee, 2013 - 2014

Member, Survivorship Research Advisory Committee, 2011 - 2014

Member, Integrative Health Working Group, 2008 - 2013

Member, Psychosocial Council, 2007 - 2017

Leadership Committee, Psychosocial Council, 2007 - 2016

Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB3 and IRB4), 2005 - 2007

Vice Chair and Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB4), 2005 - 2022

Member, Mental Health Emergencies Committee, Department of Behavioral Science, 2005 - 2013

Member, Protocol Review & Monitoring System (PR&MS) Committee, 2004 - 2007

Chair, Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Health Services Research Committee, 2004 - 2007

Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB1), 2004 - 2006

Co-Facilitator, Psycho-Oncology Department Seminar, Department of Behavioral Science, 2004 - 2009

Committee Chair, Junior Faculty Committee, Department of Behavioral Science, 2004 - 2013

Member, Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Health Services Research Committee, 2002 - 2007

Member, Faculty Senate, 2002 - 2005

Member, Internal Communications Project Committee, 2001 - 2002

Member, Planning Committee for Time 4 You, a retreat for patients coping with cancer, 2000 - 2001

Member, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Task Force on Clinical Delivery Services, 2000 - 2001

Member, Junior Faculty Committee, Department of Behavioral Science, 1999 - 2013

Member, Place... of wellness Program Committee, 1998 - 1999

Member, Place... of wellness Steering Committee, 1998 - 2001

Honors & Awards

2014	Faculty Educator of the Month, MD Anderson Cancer Center
2011	Mid-Career Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Association of American Medical Colleges
1990	Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Texas A & M University
1989 - 1990	Psi Chi, Vice-President, Texas A & M University
1986	Undergraduate Academic Award
1986	Undergraduate Academic Four-Year Scholarship

Professional Memberships

American Psychosocial Oncology Society

2015

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Dev R, Agosta M, Fellman B, Reddy A, Baldwin S, Arthur J, Haider A, Carmack C, Hui D, Bruera E. Coping Strategies and Associated Symptom Burden Among Patients with Advanced Cancer. Oncologist 29(2), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37669020.
Kroll JL, Jones M, Chen A, Yang CC, Carmack CL, Cohen L, Milbury K. Adult attachment in couples facing stage IV lung cancer: associations with patient quality of life outcomes and sense of life completion. J Psychosoc Oncol Res Pract 5(3), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
Carmack CL, Agosta M, Ann-Yi S, Bruera E. Treating Radiation Anxiety with Systematic Desensitization: Head and Neck Cancer Case Reports. J Palliat Med 26(7):1020-1023, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36730789.
Ann-Yi S, Wong A, Wu J, Charone M, Baumgardner K, Carmack CL, Castro D, Guzman D, Joy M, Kuriakose L, Madden K, Najera JM, Pangemanan I, Rajani S, Raznahan M, Stewart H, Tallie K, Tanco K, Zhukovsky DS, Bruera E. Physical and Psychosocial Symptoms of Young Adult Patients Referred to the Supportive Care Mobile Team. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 12(3):440-444, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 35881858.
Kroll JL, Jones M, Chen AB, Yang CC, Carmack CL, Cohen L, Bruera E, Milbury K. End-of-life care, symptom burden, and quality of life in couples facing stage IV lung cancer: the role of patient and spousal psycho-spirituality and discussions around fear of death and disease progression. J Palliat Med 26(5):690-696, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36856536.
Yennu S, Konopleva M, Carmack CL, Dinardo CD, Gaffney M, Michener HK, Lu Z, Stanton P, Ning J, Qiao W, Bruera E. Treatment of Cancer-related-Fatigue in Acute Hematological Malignancies: Results of a Feasibility Study using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. J Pain Symp Manage 65(3):e189-e197, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36384181.
Agosta MT, Tang M, Carmack CL, Bruera E. Social isolation at the end of life: A case report of one person's journey navigating the medical landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Palliat Supp Care 20(6):900-903, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35587538.
Carmack CL, Parker NH, Demark-Wahnefriend W, Shely L, Baum G, Yuan Y, Giordano SH, Rodriguez-Bigas M, Pettaway C, Basen-Engquist K. Healthy Moves to Improve Lifestyle Behaviors of Cancer Survivors and Their Spouses: Feasibility and Preliminary Results of Intervention Efficacy. Nutrients 13(12):4460, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34960013.
Brosseau DC, Braeken J, Carmack CL, Rosberger Z, Körner A. We think we can: Development and validation of the Dyadic Efficacy Scale for Cancer (DESC). J Psychosoc Oncol Res Pract 3(4), 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Milbury K, Li Y, Durrani S, Liao Z, Tsao AS, Carmack C, Cohen L, Bruera E. A Mindfulness-Based Intervention as a Supportive Care Strategy for Patients with Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and their Spouses: Results of a 3-Arm Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. The Oncologist. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32621630.
O'Hea E, Kroll-Desrosiers AR, Cutillo AS, Michalak HR, Barton BA, Harralson TL, Carmack CL, McMahon CE, Boudreaux ED. Impact of the Mental Health and Dynamic Referral for Oncology (MHADRO) Program on Oncology Patient Outcomes, Health Care Utilization, and Health Provider Behaviors: A Multi-Site Randomized Control Trial. Patient Education and Counseling 103(3):607-616, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
Yennurajalingam S, Carmack C, Balachandran D, Eng C, Lim B, Delgado M, Gutierrez Guzman D, Raznahan M, Park M, Hess KR, Williams JL, Lu Z, Ochoa J, Bruera E. Sleep disturbance in patients with cancer: a feasibility study of multimodal therapy. BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
Guzman D, Ann-Yi S, Bruera E, Wu J, Williams JL, Najera J, Raznahan M, Carmack CL. Enhancing palliative care patient access to psychological counseling through outreach telehealth services. Psycho Oncology. e-Pub 2019.
Ann-Yi S, Tanco K, Carmack CL, Liu DD, Bansal S, Williams J, Lim KH, Bruera E. Introducing psychology services to advanced cancer patients: A randomized double-blind trial. Psychooncology, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
Robertson MC, Lyons EJ, Song J, Cox-Martin M, Li Y, Green CE, Pinto B, Carmack C, Harrison C, Baum G, Basen-Engquist KM. Change in physical activity and quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors receiving a physical activity intervention. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 17(1), 2019. e-Pub 2019.
Milbury K, Liao Z, Shannon V, Mallaiah S, Nagarathna R, Yi L, Yang C, Carmack C, Bruera E, Cohen L. Dyadic Yoga Program for Patients Undergoing Thoracic Radiotherapy and their Family Caregivers: Results of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Psycho-Oncology 28(3):615-621, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
Dev R, Reddy AS, Hui D, Tanco KC, Liu D, Park M, Williams JL, Carmack C, Bruera E. Association between Tobacco Use, Pain Expression, and Coping Strategies among Advanced Cancer Patients. Cancer. e-Pub 2018.
Ann-Yi S, Bruera E, Wu J, Liu DD, Agosta M, Williams JL, Balankari VR, Carmack CL. Characteristics and Outcomes of Psychology Referrals in a Palliative Care Department. J Pain Symptom Manage 56(3):344-351, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Hawkins RP, Pingree S, Van Bogaert D, McDowell H, Jarrard D, Carmack C, Salner A. The impact of combining human and online supportive resources for prostate cancer patients. JCSO 15(6), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Mayer DK, Awoyinka L, Atwood AK, Denmark-Wahnefried W, McTavish F, Gustafson D, Landucci G, Carmack C. SurvivorCHESS to Increase Physical Activity in Colon Cancer Survivors: Can We Get Them Moving?. J Cancer Surviv:1-13. e-Pub 2017.
Scruggs S, Scherezade MK, Carmack CL, Douglas T, Diamond P, Basen-Engquist K. Randomized Trial of a Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Effects on Transtheoretical Model Variables. Health Promotion Practice 19(1):134-144, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Shin EH, Valentine A, Baum G, Carmack C, Kilgore K, Bodurka D, Basen-Engquist K. Comparison of Four Brief Depression Screening Instruments in Ovarian Cancer Patients: Diagnostic Accuracy Using Traditional Versus Alternative Cutpoints. Gynecol Oncol 145(3):562-568, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28400146.
Brown AJ, Shen MJ, Urbauer D, Taylor JS, Parker PA, Carmack CL, Prescott L, Kowaloe E, Rosemore C, Sun C, Ramondetta L, Bodurka DC. The Advance Care Planning readiness scale: Development and validation of a measure of willingness to discuss and acceptance of end-of-life care in gynecologic cancer patients. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 27(4):838-846, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Arun B, Austin T, Babiera GV, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Chaoul A, Cohen L, Connelly L, Haddad R, Harrison C, Li Y, Mallaiah S, Reuben JM, Perkins GH, Shih TY, Sood A, Yang, P, Nagarathna R, Parker PA, Spelman A. A Comprehensive Lifestyle Randomized Clinical Trial: Design and Initial Patient Experience. Integrative Cancer Therapies 16(1):3-20. e-Pub 2016.
Badr H, Mibury K, Majeed N, Carmack CL, Ahmad Z, Gritz ER. Natural Language Use and Couples' Adjustment to Head and Neck Cancer. Health Psychol 35(10):1069-1080, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Brown AJ, Shen MJ, Urbauer D, Taylor JS, Parker PA, Carmack CL, Prescott L, Kowaloe E, Rosemore C, Sun C, Ramondetta L, Bodurka DC. Room for Improvement: An Examination of Advance Care Planning Documentation among Gynecologic Oncology Patients. Gynecologic Oncology 142(3):525-530, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Dev R, Jung Kim Y, Reddy AS, Hui D, Tanco KC, Liu DD, Park M, Williams JL, Carmack CL, Bruera E. Association between tobacco use, pain expression, and maladaptive coping among patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 34(Suppl 26S). e-Pub 2016.
Martin EC, Basen-Engquist K, Cox MG, Lyons EJ, Carmack CL, Blalock JA, Denmark-Wahnefried W. Interest in Health Behavior Intervention Delivery Modalities among Cancer Survivors: A Cross-Section Study. JMIR Cancer, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Shinn EH, Valentine A, Jethanandani A, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Morrison WM, Urbauer D, Fellman BM, Garden AS, Atkinson E, Yusuf SW, Lenihan D, Woods ML, Kies MS, Sood AK, Gillenwater A, Sturgis EM. Depression and Oropharynx Cancer Outcome. Psychsomatic Medicine 78(1):38-48, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Armbruster SD, Song J, Bradford A, Carmack CL, Lu KH, Basen-Engquist KM. Sexual health of endometrial cancer survivors before and after a physical activity intervention: a retrospective cohort analysis. Gynecologic Oncology 143(3):589-595, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Cox M, Carmack C, Hughes D, Baum G, Brown J, Jhingran A, Lu K, Basen-Engquist K. Antecedents and Mediators of Physical Activity in Endometrial Cancer Survivors: Increasing Physical Activity Through Steps to Health. Health Psychol 34(10):1022-1032, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25642840.
Bluethmann, SM, Basen-Engquist, K, Vernon, SW, Cox, M, Gabriel, KP, Stansberry, SA, Carmack, CL, Blalock, JA, Demark-Wahnefried A, W. Grasping the ‘teachable moment’: time since diagnosis, symptom burden and health behaviors in breast, colorectal and prostate cancer survivors. Psycho-Oncology 24(10):1250-1257, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Milbury K, Mallaiah S, Lopez G, Liao Z, Yang C, Carmack CL, Chaoul A, Spelman A, Cohen L. Vivekananda Yoga Program for Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer and their Family Caregivers. Integrative Cancer Therapies 14(5):446-451, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Badr H, Carmack CL, Diefenbach MA. Psychosocial Interventions for Patients and Caregivers in the Age of New Communication Technologies: Opportunities and Challenges in Cancer Care. J Health Commun 20(3):328-42, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25629218.
Milbury K, Chaoul A, Engle R, Liao Z, Yang C, Carmack CL, Shannon V, Spelman A, Wangyal T, Cohen L. Couple-based Tibetan yoga program for lung cancer patients and their caregivers. Psycho-Oncology 10(PON3588):1002, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 24890852.
DuBenske LL, Gustafson DH, Namkoong K, Hawkins RP, Atwood AK, Brown RL, Chih MY, McTavish F, Carmack CL, Buss MK, Govindan R, Cleary JF. CHESS improves cancer caregivers' burden and mood: results of an eHealth RCT. Health Psychol 33(10):1261-72, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24245838.
Baum G, Basen-Engquist K, Swartz MC, Parker PA, Carmack CL. Comparing PROMIS computer adaptive tests to the Brief Symptom Inventory in patients with prostate cancer. Qual Life Res 23(7):2031-5, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24532436.
Basen-Engquist K, Carmack C, Brown J, Jhingran A, Baum G, Song J, Scruggs S, Swartz MC, Cox MG, Lu KH. Response to an exercise intervention after endometrial cancer: Differences between obese and non-obese survivors. Gynecologic Oncology 133(1):48-55, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Li Y, Brown J, Jhingran A, Hughes DC, Perkins HY, Scruggs S, Harrison C, Baum G, Bodurka DC, Waters A. Social Cognitive Theory predictors of exercise behavior in endometrial cancer survivors. Health Psychol 32(11):1137-48, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23437853.
Milbury K, Badr H, Fossella F, Pisters KM, Carmack CL. Longitudinal associations between caregiver burden and patient and spouse distress in couples coping with lung cancer. Support Care Cancer 21(9):2371-9, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23546537.
Gustafson DH, DuBenske LL, Namkoong K, Hawkins R, Chih MY, Atwood AK, Johnson R, Bhattacharya A, Carmack CL, Traynor AM, Campbell TC, Buss MK, Govindan R, Schiller JH, Cleary JF. An eHealth system supporting palliative care for patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer: A randomized trial. Cancer 119(9):1744-51, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23355273.
Milbury K, Badr H, Carmack CL. The role of blame in the psychosocial adjustment of couples coping with lung cancer. Ann Behav Med 44(3):331-40, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22893024.
Carmack CL, Basen-Engquist K, Yuan Y, Greisinger A, Rodriguez-Bigas M, Wolff RA, Barker T, Baum G, Pennebaker JW. Feasibility of an Expressive-Disclosure Group Intervention for Posttreatment Colorectal Cancer Patients: Results of the Healthy Expressions Study. Cancer 117(21):4993-5002, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21480203.
Carmack CL, Basen-Engquist K, Gritz ER. Survivors at higher risk for adverse late outcomes due to psychosocial and behavioral risk factors. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 20(10):2068-77, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21980014.
Baker TB, Hawkins R, Pingree S, Roberts LJ, McDowell HE, Shaw BR, Serlin R, Dillenburg L, Swoboda CM, Han JY, Stewart JA, Carmack-Taylor CL, Salner A, Schlam TR, McTavish F, Gustafson DH. Optimizing eHealth breast cancer interventions: which types of eHealth services are effective?. Transl Behav Med 1(1):134-145, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21709810.
Hawkins RP, Pingree S, Baker T, Roberts LJ, Shaw B, McDowell H, Serlin R, Dillenburg L, Swoboda CM, Han JY, Stewart JA, Carmack CL, Salner A, Schlam TR, McTavish F, Gustafson DH. Integrating eHealth with human services for breast cancer patients. Transl Behav Med 1(1):146-154, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 22496712.
Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Perkins H, Hughes D, Serice S, Scruggs S, Pinto B, Waters A. Design of the Steps to Health Study of physical activity in survivors of endometrial cancer: testing a social cognitive theory model. Psychol Sport Exerc 12(1):27-35, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21218163.
Jovanovic JL, Hughes DC, Baum GP, Carmack C, Greisinger AJ, Basen-Engquist K. Accelerometry and Self-report in Sedentary Populations. Am J Health Behav 35(1):71-80, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 20950160.
Spidell S, Wallace A, Carmack CL, Nogueras-Gonzalez GM, Parker CL, Cantor SB. Grief in healthcare chaplains: an investigation of the presence of disenfranchised grief. J Health Care Chaplain 17(1 & 2):75-86, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21534068.
Hawkins RP, Pingree S, Shaw B, Serlin RC, Swoboda C, Han JY, Carmack CL, Salner A. Mediating processes of two communication interventions for breast cancer patients. Patient Educ Couns 81 Suppl:S48-53, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 21081261.
Hughes D, Baum G, Jovanovic J, Carmack C, Greisinger A, Basen-Engquist K. An acute exercise session increases self-efficacy in sedentary endometrial cancer survivors and controls. J Phys Act Health 7(6):784-93, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 21088310.
Badr H, Carmack CL, Kashy DA, Cristofanilli M, Revenson TA. Dyadic coping in metastatic breast cancer. Health Psychol 29(2):169-180, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20230090.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL. Sexual dysfunction and spousal communication in couples coping with prostate cancer. Psychooncology 18(7):735-746, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19061199.
Perkins HY, Baum GP, Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist KM. Effects of treatment factors, comorbidities and health-related quality of life on self-efficacy for physical activity in cancer survivors. Psychooncology 18(4):405-11, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19241489.
Basen-Engquist K, Scruggs S, Jhingran A, Bodurka DC, Lu K, Ramondetta L, Hughes D, Carmack Taylor C. Physical activity and obesity in endometrial cancer survivors: Associations with pain, fatigue, and physical functioning. Am J Obstet Gynecol 200(3):288.e1-8, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19110220.
Huh Shinn E, Carmack Taylor CL, Kilgore K, Valentine A, Bodurka DC, Kavanagh J, Sood A, Li Y, Basen-Engquist K. Associations with worry about dying and hopelessness in ambulatory ovarian cancer patients. Palliative and Supportive Care 7(3):299-306, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Basen-Engquist K, Hughes D, Perkins H, Shinn E, Carmack Taylor C. Dimensions of physical activity and their relationship to physical and emotional symptoms. Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2(4):253-61, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Carmack Taylor CL, Badr H, Lee JH, Fossella F, Pisters K, Gritz ER, Schover L. Lung Cancer Patients and Their Spouses: Psychological and Relationship Functioning Within 1 Month of Treatment Initiation. Ann Behav Med 36(2):129-140, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18797978.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL. Effects of relationship maintenance on psychological distress and dyadic adjustment among couples coping with lung cancer. Health Psychol 5(5):616-27, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18823188.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL. Does talking about their relationship affect couples’ marital and psychological adjustment to lung cancer?. Journal of Cancer Survivorship 2(1):53-64, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Carmack Taylor CL, Kulik J, Badr H, Smith M, Basen-Engquist K, Penedo F, Gritz ER. A social comparison theory analysis of group composition and efficacy of cancer support group programs. Soc Sci Med 65(2):262-73, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17448580.
Swartz RJ, de Moor C, Cook KF, Fouladi RT, Basen-Engquist K, Eng C, Carmack Taylor CL. Mode effects in the center for epidemiologic studies depression (CES-D) scale: personal digital assistant vs. paper and pencil administration. Qual Life Res 16(5):803-13, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17295102.
Carmack Taylor CL, de Moor C, Basen-Engquist K, Smith MA, Dunn AL, Badr H, Pettaway C, Gritz ER. Moderator Analyses of Participants in the Active for Life after Cancer Trial: Implications for Physical Activity Group Intervention Studies. Ann Behav Med 33(1):99-104, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17291175.
Badr H, Acitelli LK, Carmack Taylor CL. Does couple identity mediate the stress experienced by caregiving spouses?. Psychology and Health 22(2):211-229, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
Badr H, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor CL, deMoor C. Mood states associated with transitory physical symptoms among breast and ovarian cancer survivors. Journal of Behavioral Medicine 29(5):461-475, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Carmack Taylor CL, deMoor C, Smith MA, Dunn AL, Basen-Engquist K, Nielsen I, Pettaway C, Sellin R, Massey P, Gritz ER. Active for Life after cancer: A randomized trial examining a lifestyle physical activity program for prostate cancer patients. Psycho-oncology 15:847-862, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL. Social constraints and spousal communication in lung cancer. Psycho-oncology 15:673-683, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor CL, Rosenblum C, Smith M, Shinn E, Greisinger A, Gregg X, Massey P, Valero V, Rivera E. Randomized pilot test of a lifestyle physical activity intervention for breast cancer survivors. Patient Education and Counseling 64:225-234, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
O'Hea EL, Boudreaux ED, Jeffries SK, Carmack Taylor CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Stage of change movement across three health behaviors: the role of self-efficacy. American Journal of Health Promotion 19(2):94-102, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 15559709.
Carmack Taylor CL, Smith MA, de Moor C, Dunn AL, Pettaway C, Sellin R, Charnsangavej C, Hansen MC, Gritz ER. Quality of life intervention for prostate cancer patients: design and baseline characteristics of the active for life after cancer trial. Controlled Clinical Trials 25:265-85, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 15157729.
Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist K, Shinn EH, Bodurka DC. Predictors of sexual functioning in ovarian cancer patients. Journal of Clinical Oncology 22(5):881-9, 2004. e-Pub 2004. PMID: 14990644.
Boudreaux ED, Francis JL, Carmack Taylor CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Changing multiple health behaviors: smoking and exercise. Preventive Medicine 36:471-8, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12649056.
Carmack Taylor CL, Boudreaux ED, Jeffries SK, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Applying exercise stage of change to a low-income underserved population. American Journal of Health Behavior 27(2):99-107, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12639067.
Cohen L, Fouladi RT, Babaian RJ, Bhadkamkar VA, Parker PA, Carmack Taylor CL, Smith MA, Gritz ER, Basen-Engquist K. Cancer worry is associated with abnormal prostate-specific antigen levels in men participating in a community screening program. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention 12:610-617, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Boudreaux ED, Wood KB, Mehan D, Scarinci IC, Carmack Taylor CL, Brantley, PJ. Congruence of readiness to change, self-efficacy, and decisional balance for physical activity and dietary fat reduction. American Journal of Health Promotion 17(5):329-336, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Bodurka-Bevers D, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Bevers MW, Fitzgerald MA, Wolf JK, de Moor C, Gershenson DM. Depression, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 78(3):302-8, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 10985884.
Wetter DW, Carmack CL, Anderson CB, Moore CA, De Moor CA, Cinciripini PM, Hirshkowitz M. Tobacco withdrawal signs and symptoms among women with and without a history of depression. Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology 8:88-96, 2000. e-Pub 2000. PMID: 10743908.
Brantley PJ, Scarinci IC, Carmack CL, Boudreaux E, Streiffer RH, Rees AC, Givler DN. Prevalence of high-risk behaviors and obesity among low-income patients attending primary care clinics in Louisiana. Journal of the Louisiania State Medical Society 151(3):126-35, 1999. e-Pub 1999. PMID: 10319605.
Gritz ER, Carmack CL, de Moor C, Coscarelli A, Schacherer CW, Meyers EG, Abemayor E. First year after head and neck cancer: quality of life. Journal of Clinical Oncology 17(1):352-60, 1999. e-Pub 1999. PMID: 10458254.
Carmack CL, Boudreaux E, Amaral-Melendez M, Brantley PJ, de Moor C. Aerobic fitness and leisure physical activity as moderators of the stress-illness relation. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 21(3):251-7, 1999. e-Pub 1999. PMID: 10626033.
Boudreaux E, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Predicting smoking stage of change among a sample of low socioeconomic status, primary care outpatients: replication and extension using decisional balance and self-efficacy theories. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 5(2):148-65, 1998. e-Pub 1998. PMID: 16250710.
Carmack CL, Amaral-Melendez M, Boudreaux E, Brantley PJ, Franks BD, Jones GN, McKnight GT. Exercise as a component in the physical and psychological rehabilitation of hemodialysis patients. International Journal of Rehabilitation and Health 1(1):13-23, 1995. e-Pub 1995.
Everett KD, Sletten CD, Carmack CL, Brantley PJ, Jones GN, McKnight GT. Predicting noncompliance to fluid restrictions in hemodialysis patients. Dialysis and Transplantation 22(10):614-622, 1993. e-Pub 1993.

Invited Articles

Carmack, Taylor CL, Badr H. Impact of cancer on spousal relationships. Coping with Cancer May/June:10, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Carmack Taylor CL. Spousal intimacy after cancer. Gynecologic Oncology 99:S217-S218, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
Basen-Engquist, K, Cohen L, Carmack CL. The Webster/Cella Article Reviewed. Quality of life in low-grade Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Oncology 12(5):714-717, 1998. e-Pub 1998.

Manuals, Teaching Aids, Other Teaching Publications

Valentine AD, Carmack CL. Interview with an expert: Depression/Anxiety Factsheet for Lustgarten Foundation, 2015.
Carmack CL. Communicating with Your Significant other. Updated content for the Lance Armstrong Foundation website:. Live Strong - Resource for Cancer Survivor, 2011.
Carmack Taylor CL. Emotional effects of lung cancer on survivors and their spouses. National Lung Cancer Partnership, 2008.
Carmack Taylor CL. Communicating with Your Significant Other. Developed materials for Lance Armstrong Foundation website, 2004.

Abstracts

Carmack CL, Agosta M, Ann-Yi S. Anticipatory Grief: Helping Patients and Families Transition from Active Treatment to Purely Palliative Care. 24th Supportive & Palliative Care Clinical and Research Symposium, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Carmack C. Grief and Bereavement. 2021 Updates in Hospice and Palliative Care and Intensive Physician Board Review, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Yennu S, Carmack CL, Balachandran D, Williams JL, Lu Z, Park M, Hess KR, Ochoa J, Bruera E. Multimodal therapy for the treatment of sleep disturbance in patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 36(34_suppl):185, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Ann-Yi S, Wong A, Wu J, Charone M, Baumgartner K, Carmack C, Castro D, Guzman D, Joy M, Kuriakose L, Madden K, Najera J, Pangemanan I, Rajani S, Raznahan M, Stewart H, Tallie K, Tanco K, Zhukovsky D, Bruera E. Clinical and Demographic Variables of Young Adult (YA) Patients Referred to Inpatient Supportive Care,. J Clin Oncol 36(Suppl 34), 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Ann Yi S, Tanco K, Carmack C, Liu D, Bansal S, Williams JL, Lim K, Bruera E. Communicating the Introduction of Psychology Services in the Palliative Care (PC) Cancer Setting: A Randomized Double Blind Trial. J Clin Oncol 36(Suppl 34). e-Pub 2018.
Ann-Yi S, Wong A, Baumgartner K, Carmack CL, Castro D, Guzman D, Joy MP, Kuriakose K, Lim K, Madden K, Najera JM, Pangemanan I, Rajani SQ, Raznahan M, Stewart HA, Tanco KC, Tallie K, Wei Q, Bruera E, Zhukovsky DS. Characteristics of patients referred for psychology services by a palliative care inpatient consult team. J Clin Oncol 35(suppl 31S), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Guzman D, Bruera E, Williams JL, Najera JM, Raznahan M, Ann-Yi S, Carmack CL. Enhancing palliative care patient access to outpatient and outreach counseling services. J Clin Oncol 35(suppl 31S), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Dev R, Kim YJ, Reddy AS, Hui D, Tanco KC, Liu DD, Park M, Williams JL, Carmack CL, Bruera E. Association between tobacco use pain expression and maladaptive coping among patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 34:65, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Carmack CL, Parker PA, Lambert D, Ann-Yi S, Valentine AD, Fossella FV, Bruera E, Williams JL, Cohen L. Changing the culture for psychosocial care: Does it need changing?. J Clin Oncol 34(26_suppl), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
Milbury K, Mallaiah S, Lopez G, Liao Z, Yang C, Carmack CL, Chaoul A, Spelman A, Cohen L. Couple-Based Hatha Yoga Program for Lung Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy and their Caregivers. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 49:92, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Milbury K, Chaoul A, Engle R, Liao Z, Yang C, Carrmack C, Shannon V, Spelman A, Wangyal T, Cohen L. Tibetan Yoga Program for Lung Cancer Patients and Caregivers. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 47((Suppl) S97):1002, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Karlsten, M, Yamal, JM, Carmack, CL, Perkins, HY, Scruggs, S, Baum, G, Basen-Engquist, KM. Quality of Life as a Predictor of Exercise and Intervention Adherence among Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 47(S246), 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Cox M, Carmack CL, Hughes D, Baum G, Brown J, Jhingran A, Lu KR, Basen-Engquist K. Examining Mediating Relationships in a Study of Physical Activity Among Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 47(S79), 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Lyons, EJ, Basen-Eugquist, K, Blalock J, Carmack, CL, Demark-Wahnefried W. Preferences of Breast Cancer Survivors for Traditional and New Media Delivery of Health Promotion Interventions. Journal of Women's Health 22(10):893-893, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Yennurajalingam S, Carmack C, Basen-Engquist K, Reuben JM, Bruera, E. Multimodal Therapy for the Treatment of Fatigue in Patients with Prostate Cancer Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy and Radiation. Journal of Clinical Oncology 31(15), 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Milbury K, Badr H, Carmack C. Caregiving burden predicts psychological distress in couples coping with lung cancer: a dyadic analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 45(s2):s176, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Carmack CL, Basen-Engquist K, Shely L, Baum G, Giordano S, Rodriguez-Bigas M, Pettaway C, Demark-Wahnefried W. Healthy Moves to Improve Lifestyle Behaviors of Cancer Survivors & Their Spouses: Feasibility and Preliminary Results of Intervention Efficacy. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 45(s2):s109, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
DuBenske LL, Gustafson DH, Chih MY, Atwood AK, Hawkins R, Carmack CL, Cleary JF. The effect of an online intervention on symptom distress in patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer: A rendomized trial. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 45(s2):s176, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Basen-Engquist K, Carmack C, Blalock J, Baum G, Rahming D, Demark-Wahnefried W. Predictors of cancer survivors' receptivity to lifestyle behavior change interventions. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention 21(3):559-560, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Carmack CL, Parker PA, Chavez JL, Baum G, Pisters K, Liao Z, Mehran R, Cohen L. The association between provider characteristics and beliefs about psychosocial care in oncology. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 43(s1):s93, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Baum G, Basen-Engquist K, Chang M, Carmack CL. Comparing PROMIS computer adaptive tests to the BSI in prostate cancer patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 43((s1)):s281, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Basen-Engquist K, Li Y, Carmack CL, Baum G, Hughes DC, Perkins HY, Waters AJ. Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) of Morning Self-Efficacy and Positive Outcome Expectations Predicts Daily Exercise in Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 41(supplement):s249, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Milbury K, Bahr H, Carmack CL. The role of blame and self-blame in the psycholsocial adjustment of patients and their partners to lung cancer. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 41(supplement):s75, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Badr H, J-P L, Carmack C, Basen-Engquist K. Pain, spousal support, and relationship quality in metastatic breast cancer. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 39 suppl:S115, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Basen-Engquist K, Perkins H, Carmack C, Hughes D, Jovanovic J, Arun B, Murray J. Test of a Weight Gain Prevention Intervention in Stage II and III Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention 19(3):895-896, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Basen-Engquist KM, Perkins HY, Carmack CL, Hughes DC, Jovanovic JL, Arun BK, Murray JL. Test of weight gain prevention intervention in state II and III breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Journal of Clinical Oncology 27 suppl, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Badr H, Cindy CT. Sexual Dysfunction and Spousal Communication in Couples Coping with Prostate Cancer. Annals of Behavioral Science 37 suppl:s35, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Cindy CT, Basen-Engquist K, Barker T, Villarreal M, Taylor Cindy PJC, Basen-Engquist K, Barker T, Villarreal M, Pennebaker J. Preliminary Evidence of Efficacy of Healthy Expressions: An Expressive Disclosure Support Group Program for Distressed Colorectal Cancer Patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 37 suppl:s193, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Basen-Engquist K, Baum G, Hughes DC, Scruggs S, Carmack Taylor C Basen-Engquist K, Baum G, Hughes DC, Scruggs S, Carmack Taylor C. Validity and Reliability of a Cancer Survivors' Exercise Barriers Self-Efficacy Scale. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 37 suppl:s185, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Badr H, Cindy CT, Cristofanilli M, Revenson T Badr H, Cindy CT, Cristofanilli M, Revenson T. Dyadic Coping in Metastatic Breast Cancer. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 37 suppl:s16, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Hughes DC, Baum GP, Jovanovic JL, Carmack Taylor C, Basen-Engquist K. Single Exercise Session Increases Self-Efficacy in Sedentary Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 40:5 Supplement, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Perkins HY, Baum G, Carmack Taylor C, Basen-Engquist K. Self-efficacy for physcial activity for cancer survivors: Examining the influence of treatment factors, comorbidities and health-related quality of life. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 40:5 Supplement, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Badr H, Cristofanilli M, Davis K, Carmack Taylor CL. Effects of spousal communication and dyadic coping on patient and partner adjustment to metastatic breast cancer. Psycho-oncology 17(suppl):S56, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL. Does relationship maintenance help alleviate distress and improve dyadic adjustment for couples coping with lung cancer?. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 35 (suppl):S172, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Baum G, Carmack Taylor C, Davis Jovanovic J, Perkins HY, Hughes DC, Scruggs S, Gritz ER, Basen-Engquist K. Model testing and invariant structure tests of the processes of change questionnaire for physical activity with two populations fo cancer patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 35 (suppl):S182, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Carmack Taylor CL, Badr H, Lee JH, Fossella F, Pisters K, Gritz ER, Schover L. Psychological and relationship functioning of lung cancer patients and their spouses. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 35 (suppl):S173, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Badr H, Cristofanilli M, Davis K, Carmack Taylor CL. The relationship between patient pain and spousal communication patterns in couples’ psychosocial adaptation to metastatic breast cancer. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 35 (suppl):S172, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Basen-Engquist K, Lenihan D, Carmack CL, Lu K, Perkins H, Hughes D, McFalls K, Shin K. Fitness and quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors and controls. Journal of Clinical Oncology 25:18S, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
Badr H, Lee JH, Carmack Taylor CL. Constructive relationship-oriented communication in lung cancer: Associations with psychological and marital functioning for patients and their partners. Psycho-Oncology 17 (suppl):S12, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
Schart LA, Badr H, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor CL, Cristofanilli M, Revenson T. Mood states associated with transitory physical symptoms among metastatic breast cancer patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 33 (suppl):S208, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist K, Cristofanilli M, Rivera E, Guerrero I. Dyadic coping in metastatic breast cancer: associations with psychological and marital functioning. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 31 (suppl):S021, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Carmack Taylor CL, Bernard-DuBenske LL, Gustafson DH, Cleary JF, McTavish FM. Communication Buffers the Relationship between Caregiver Distress and their Perception of Patient Distress in Advanced Lung Cancer. Psycho-Oncology 15(2, Supplement):S196, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist K, Rivera E, Cristofanilli M, Davis K, White B. Social constraints and spousal communication in metastatic breast cancer. Citation paper. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 31 (suppl):S020, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL, Hall T, Ellickalputhenpura B. Relationship maintenance in lung cancer: Associations with psychological and marital functioning. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 29:S054, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
Carmack Taylor CL, Badr H, Basen-Engquist K, Hall T, Ellickalputhenpura B, Pisters K, Fossella F. Spousal relationships and psychological distress in lung cancer patients and their spouses. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 29:S101, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL. Construction of a relationship talk measure for use with couples facing cancer. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 29:S101, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor C, Shinn E, Lee J. Type and dimensions of breast cancer survivors' physical activity: Relationship to quality of life. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 27:S180, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Devine D, Parker PA, Harrison-Fortier A, Carmack Taylor C, Pettaway C, Babaian R, Cohen L. Self-efficacy mediates the association between relationship satisfaction and surgery concerns among men with prostate cancer. Psycho-Oncology 13:S187, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
Carmack Taylor CL, de Moor C, Smith MA, Elrod M, Boling W, Basen-Engquist K, Gritz ER. Psychosocial group interventions are effective for prostate cancer patients who need it most. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 25:S185, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Shinn E, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor CL, Boling W, Rodriquez A, McKirahan N, Rosenblum C, Olvarez N, Nazario A, Rivera E. Depression and health behaviors in breast cancer survivors. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 25:S061, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Carmack Taylor CL, de Moor C, Smith MA, Elrod M, Boling W, Gritz ER. Physical activity not fitness predicts mental health in distressed prostate cancer patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 25:S067, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
Boling W, Carmack Taylor CL, Shinn EH, Dijk F, Zilstra R, Bevers TB, Basen-Engquist K. Breast cancer survivors and physical activity: Accuracy of self-report with surgeon general's recommendations. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 24:S163, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
Basen-Engquist K, Bodurka-Bevers D, Carmack Taylor C. Psychological Distress and Sexual functioning of Ovarian Cancer Survivors. Quality of Life Research 10:229, 2001. e-Pub 2001.
Carmack CL, deMoor CA, Dunn A, Smith MA, Chaffin M, Ellis D, Cosart C, Gritz ER. A physical activity quality of life intervention for prostate cancer patients: Feasibility of the Active for Life Study. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 23:S197, 2001. e-Pub 2001.
Jeffries S, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. An analysis of social desirability and stage of change for exercise behavior and dietary fat consumption among primary care patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 22:S148, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
Carmack, CL, Basen-Engquist K, Bodurka-Bevers D, Chang C. Sexual functioning and QOL in ovarian cancer patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 20:S010, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
Carmack CL, de Moor CA, Gritz ER. Psychological distress in spouses of prostate cancer patients. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 22:S010, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
McCabe B, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Smoking cessation and exercise: The relation between self-efficacy and decisional balance theories. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 22:S086, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
Mehan, DJ, McCabe BA, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Exercise and dietary fat intake: The relation between self-efficacy and decisional balance theories. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 22:S149, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
Jeffries, S, Boudreaux E, Carmack CL, Scarinci I, Brantley PJ. The relationship between decisional balance, self-efficacy, and social desirability among self-reported high risk behaviors among patients attending primary care clinics. Convention Proceedings for the 30th Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy Convention, 1999. e-Pub 1999.
McClure, JB, Wetter DW, de Moor CA, Cinciripini PM, Carmack CL, Gritz ER. Alcohol use and tobacco abstinence. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 21:S162, 1999. e-Pub 1999.
Scarinci IC, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Ames S, Brantley PJ. Dietary fat intake, leisure-time physical activity, and obesity among low-income, hypertensive patients in primary care clinics. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 20, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
Scarinci, IC, Jones GN, Carmack CL, Boudreaux ED, Brantley PJ. Occupational/household physical activity, disability, and health status among low-income patients in primary care clinics. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 20:S219, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
Carmack, CL, Wetter DW, Anderson CB, de Moor CA, Moore CA, O'Connnor SK, Bellamy MK, Hirshkowitz M. Effects of depression history on tobacco withdrawal-induced sleep disturbance in women. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 20:S161, 1998. e-Pub 1998.

Book Chapters

Ann-Yi S, Carmack CL, Bruera E. Anxiety. In: The MD Anderson Supportive and Palliative Care Handbook. 6th. UT Health Printing Services, 110-115, 2018.
Carmack CL, Ann-Yi S, Bruera E. Depression. In: The MD Anderson Supportive and Palliative Care Handbook. 6th. UT Health Printing Services, 103-109, 2018.
Carmack CL, Basen-Engquist K, Cohen L, Badr H. Psychosocial interventions for breast cancer patients. In: Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease, 3rd edition. BC Decker Inc, 1305-1329, 2013.
Badr H, Carmack CL, Milbury K, Temech M. Interventions in Cancer: A Systematic Review. In: Psychological Aspects of Cancer: A guide to emotional and psychological consequences of Cancer, Their Causes and Their Management. Springer, 177-179, 2012.
Carmack CL, Parker P, Shinn EH. The clinical assessment of distress. In: M. D. Anderson Manual of Psychosocial Oncology. McGraw HIll, 47-56, 2011.
Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist K, Cohen L, Badr H. Psychosocial interventions for breast cancer patients. In: Advanced Therapy of Breast Disease (2nd ed). BC Decker Inc, 759-771, 2004.

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Selected Presentations & Talks

Local Presentations

2021. Grief and Bereavement: A Collateral Pandemic. Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Grief in Patients and Their Loved Ones. Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Supportive Care Psychology: Past Present, and Future Directions. Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Facing the Pain. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Supportive care psychology - Oh, how we've grown... Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Prehabilitation in Cancer Patients: Exercise, Measures, and Psychology. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. How two cope with cancer. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. It Takes a Village – Integrated Care through Physical Medicine, Palliative Care, and Psychology Services. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Changing the Culture for Psychosocial Care – Does it need changing. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2015. Invited Speaker, N.E.D, the Case of Mr. M. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2014. Invited Speaker, Psychology Matters in Palliative Care. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Invited Speaker, Changing the Culture of Psychosocial Care at MD Anderson. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Invited Speaker, Changing the Culture. Conference. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2005. Invited Speaker, Psychosocial Issues Following Cancer, Part of the Living Beyond Cancer Panel. Conference. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1999. Invited Speaker, Stress Management & Cancer. Conference. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1998. Invited Speaker, Smoking Cessation. Conference. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
1997. Invited Speaker, Smoking Cessation. Conference. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.

National Presentations

2023. Treating Radiation Anxiety with Systematic Desensitization in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer. Conference. 26th Supportive and Palliative Care Clinical and Research Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
2023. Grief and Bereavement. Conference. Updates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Intensive Physician Board Review 2023. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Anticipatory Grief: Helping Patients and Families Transition from Active Treatment to Purely Palliative Care. Conference. 24th Supportive Care & Palliative Care Clinical and Research Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
2021. Grief and Bereavement. Conference. Updates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Intensive Physician Board Review 2021. Houston, TX, US.
2020. Grief and Bereavement. Invited. 2020 Updates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Intensive Physician Board Review. Houston, TX, US.
2019. Grief and Bereavement. Invited. 2019 Updates in Palliative Care and Physician Board Review. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Multimodal therapy for the treatment of sleep disturbance in patients with advanced cancer. Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Diego, CA, US.
2018. Clinical and Demographic Variables of Young Adult (YA) Patients Referred to Inpatient Supportive Care (Poster). Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Diego, CA, US.
2017. Characteristics of Patients Referred to Psychology Services by a Palliative Care Inpatient Consult Team (Poster). Conference. ASCO. San Diego, CA, US.
2017. Enhancing palliative care patient access to outpatient and outreach counseling services (Poster). Conference. ASCO. San Diego, CA, US.
2017. Characteristics of patients referred for psychology services by a palliative care inpatient consult team (Poster). Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Diego, CA, US.
2017. Enhancing palliative care patient access to outpatient and outreach counseling services (Poster). Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Diego, CA, US.
2017. Heart-to-Heart: A Dyadic Psychosocial Intervention for Couples Coping with Metastatic Lung Cancer (Poster). Conference. 75th Annual Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society. Sevilla, ES.
2016. Prehabilitation in Cancer Patients: Review and Application in Clinical Practice Reabilitation. Conference. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. Chicago, IL, US.
2016. Association between tobacco use, pain expression, and maladaptive coping among patients with advanced cancer (Poster). Conference. ASCO. Chicago, IL, US.
2016. Characteristics and Outcomes of Psychology Referrals in Palliative Care. Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Francisco, CA, US.
2016. Changing the Culture for Psychosocial Care: Does it Need Changing?. Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Francisco, CA, US.
2016. Addressing Existential Suffering. Invited. 20th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2016. Oral Presentation. The Advance Care Planning Readiness Scale: A Novel Measure of Gynecologic Oncology Patients’ Willingness to Discuss and to Accept End of Life Care. Conference. 47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology. San Diego, CA, US.
2016. Room for Improvement: An Examination of Advance Care Planning Documentation Among Gynecologic Oncology Patients. Conference. 47th Annual Meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology. San Diego, CA, US.
2014. Poster Presentation: Modeling and Predicting Heterogeneity of Physical Activity Trajectories in a Physical Activity Intervention for Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Conference. Society for Prevention Research- 22nd Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, US.
2014. Quality of Life as a Predictor of Exercise and Intervention Adherence among Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Conference. 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, US.
2014. Examining Mediating Relationships in a Study of Physical Activity Among Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Conference. 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Philadelphia, PA, US.
2014. Time Since Diagnosis, Symptom Burden, and Health Behaviors in Multi-ethnic Breast, Colorectal, and Prostate Cancer Survivors. Conference. 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology. Arlington, VA, US.
2014. Pilot Test of Web-and Telephone-based Strategies for Weight Loss in Cancer Survivors. Conference. 38th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology. Arlington, VA, US.
2013. Poster Presentation: Using the NCCN Distress Thermometer as a Predictor of Psychological Distress in a Heterogeneous Cancer Patient Population. Conference. Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Annual Convention. Nashville, TN, US.
2013. Poster Presentation: A Couple-Based Tibetan Yoga Program for Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy and their Spouses. Conference. 5th Annual Meeting of the Society for Integrative Oncology. Ontario, CA.
2013. Oral Presentation: The effect of an online intervention on sympton distress in patients with nonsmall cell lung cancer: A randomized trial. Conference. The 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA, US.
2013. Oral Presentation: Caregiving burden predicts psychological distress in couples coping with lung cancer: a dyadic analysis. Conference. The 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA, US.
2013. Oral Presentation: Healthy Moves to Improve Lifestyle Behaviorals of Cancer Survivors & Their Spouses: Feasibility and Preliminary Results of Intervention Efficacy. Conference. The 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Francisco, CA, US.
2013. Poster Presentation: Social Support Behaviors and Cognitive Intrusion in Couples Coping with Head and Neck Cancer: Results from a Multi-Method Laboratory Observation. Conference. 71st Annual Meeting American Psychosomatic Society. Miami, FL, US.
2012. Poster Presentation: RCT to Test a Computerized Psychosocial Cancer Assessment and Dynamic Referral Program: Methodology and Baseline Functioning of a Heterogeneous Sample of Cancer Patients. Conference. Association for the Advancement for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy’s Annual Convention. National Harbor, MD, US.
2012. Determinants of Exercise -related Self-efficacy and Outcome Expectations in Endometrial Cancer. Conference. Poster Presentation at 33rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, LA, US.
2012. The Association between Provider Characteristics and Beliefs about Psychosocial Care in Oncology. Conference. Poster Presentation at 33rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, LA, US.
2012. Comparing PROMIS computer adaptive tests to the BSI in prostate cancer patients. Conference. Oral Presentation at 33rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine. New Orleans, LA, US.
2012. Psychometric Tests and Item Reduction of Process of Change Questionnaire for Physical Activity Among Prostate and Breast Cancer Survivors. Conference. American Society of Preventive Oncology 36th Annual Meeting. Washington, DC, US.
2012. Optimizing the Delivery of Lifestyle Interventions in Cancer Survivor Populations. Conference. Poster Presentation. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Distress Screening & Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Cancer Survivors. Invited. Cancer Survivorship Conference for Physicians and Other Health Care Professionals. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Dyadic Adjustment Protects against Attributions of Blame in Lung Cancer Patients and their Partners. Conference. Paper presented at the Health, Emotion, and Relationships (HER) conference of the International Association of Relationship Research. Tuscan, AZ, US.
2011. The Role of Blame and Self-Blame in Psychological Adjustment of Patients and their Partners to Lung Cancer. Conference. Poster presented at the 2010 Trainee Research Day at MD Anderson Cancer Center,. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) of Morning Self-Efficacy and Positive Outcome Expectations Predicts Daily Exercise in Endometrial Cancer Survivors. Conference. Poster Presentation at The 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Washington, DC, US.
2011. The Role of Blame and Self-Blame in the Psychosocial Adjustment of Patients and their Partners to Lung Cancer. Conference. Paper Presented at 32nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Medicine. Washington, DC, US.
2011. The Role of Blame and Self-Blame in the Psychosocial Adjustment of Patients and their Partners to Lung Cancer. Conference. Poster presented at the 1st Annual Cancer Survivorship Research Symposium,. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Pain, spousal support, and relationship quality in metastatic breast cancer. Conference. Society of Behavioral Medicine 31st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. Seattle, WA, US.
2009. Test of weight gain prevention intervention in stage II and III breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Conference. 2009 ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings. Orlando, FL, US.
2008. Hughes DC, Baum GP, Jovanovic JL, Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist KM. Poster Presentation. Single exercise session increases self-efficacy in sedentary endometrial cancer survivors. Conference. The 55th Annual Meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine. Indianapolis, IN, US.
2008. Badr H, Cristofanilli M, Davis K, & Carmack Taylor CL. Oral Presentation. The relationship between patient pain and spousal communication patterns in couples’ psychosocial adaptation to metastatic breast cancer. Paper Session "To have and to hold". Conference. The 29th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
2008. Badr H, & Carmack Taylor CL. Oral Presentation. Does relationship maintenance help alleviate distress and improve dyadic adjustment for couples coping with lung cancer? Paper Session entitled "To have and to hold...": Spousal Factors in Cancer Adjustment. Conference. The 29th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
2008. Carmack Taylor CL, Badr H, Lee JH, Fossella F, Pisters K, Gritz E, Schover L. Oral Presentation. Psychological and relationship functioning of lung cancer patients and their spouses, Paper Session "To have and to hold": Spousal Factors in Cancer. Conference. The 29th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. San Diego, CA, US.
2008. Baum G, Carmack Taylor C, Davis Jovanovic J, Perkins HY, Hughes DC, Scruggs S, Gritz ER, Basen-Engquist K. Poster Presentation. Model testing and invariant structure tests of the processes of change questionnaire for physical activity with two populations of cancer patients. Conference. The 29th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. San Diego, CA, US.
2008. Badr H, Cristofanilli M, Davis K, & Carmack Taylor CL. Poster Presentation. Effects of spousal communication and dyadic coping on patient and partner adjustment to metastatic breast cancer. Conference. The 7th Annual Meeting of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society. Irvine, CA, US.
2007. Basen-Engquist K, Lenihan D, Carmack Taylor CL, Lu K, Perkins H, Hughes D, McFalls K, Shin K. Abstract Presentation, Fitness and quality of life in endometrial cancer survivors and controls. Conference. ASCO Annual Meeting Proceedings. Chicago, IL, US.
2007. Perkins H, Carmack Taylor CL, Baum G, Basen-Engquist K. Poster Presentation, Determinants of self-efficacy for physical activity among breast cancer survivors. Conference. 28th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of Society of Behavioral Medicine. Washington, DC, US.
2007. Badr H, Lee JH, Carmack CL. Oral Presentation. Constructive relationship-oriented communication in lung cancer: Associations with psychological and marital functioning for patients and their partners. Conference. The 6th Annual Meeting of the American Psychosocial Oncology Society. Austin, TX, US.
2007. Schart LA, Badr H, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack CL, Cristofanilli M, Revenson TA. Poster Presentation. Mood states associated with transitory physical symptoms among metastatic breast cancer patients. Conference. The 28th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. Washington, D.C, US.
2007. Badr H, Carmack Taylor C, Basen-Engquist K, Kashy DA, Schart LA. Rapid Communications Poster Presentation, Using electronic diaries to assess covariation of spouse distress and marital well-being with patient pain reports in metastatic breast cancer. Conference. The 27th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention. Washington, DC, US.
2006. Hughes D, Davis J, Carmack Taylor C, Swafford J, Jhingran A, Bodurka D, Basen-Engquist. Poster Presentation, Fitness and quality of life issues for endometrial cancer survivors. Conference. The Third Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference. Bethesda, MD, US.
2006. Carmack Taylor C, Badr H, Basen-Engquist K, Li JH, Gorman A, Pisters K, Fossella F, Schover L. Poster Presentation, Spousal relationship satisfaction buffers the association between patient and spouse psychological distress when facing lung cancer. Conference. The Third Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference. Bethesda, MD, US.
2006. Badr H, Carmack Taylor C, Basen-Engquist K, Davis K, Schart L, Cristofanilli M. Using electronic diaries with couples coping with metastatic breast cancer. Conference. Poster presented at the Third Biennial Cancer Survivorship Research Conference. Bethesda, MD, US.
2006. Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist K, Cristofanilli M, Rivera E & Guerrero I. Poster Presentation. Dyadic coping in metastatic breast cancer: associations with psychological and marital functioning. Conference. The 27th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
2006. Badr H, Carmack Taylor CL, Basen-Engquist K, Rivera E, Cristofanilli M, Davis K & White B. Oral Presentation - CITATION PAPER. Social constraints and spousal communication in metastatic breast cancer. Conference. The 27th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. San Francisco, CA, US.
2005. Ellickalputhenpura B, Carmack Taylor CL, Badr H. Poster Presentation, Relationship between psychological functioning and smoking status in lung cancer patients and their spouses. Conference. The 26th Annual Meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Boston, MA, US.
2004. Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor C, Shinn E, Lee J. Citation Paper, Type and dimensions of breast cancer survivors' physical activity: Relationship to quality of life. Conference. Society of Behavioral Medicine's 25th Anniversary Meeting. Baltimore, MD, US.
2004. Scruggs S, Carmack Taylor C, Jhingran A, Bodurka DC, Lu K, Ramondetta L, Shin EH, Basen-Engquist K. Poster Presentation, Obesity and physical functioning in endometrial cancer survivors. Conference. The 25th Annual Meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Baltimore, MD, US.
2004. Avolevan VL, Rahming WD, Carmack Taylor CL, Rosenbllum C, Olvera N, Basen-Engquist K. Poster Presentation, Physical performance of breast cancer survivors. Conference. The 25th Annual Meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Baltimore, MD, US.
2003. Carmack Taylor CL, deMoor C, Smith M, Elrod M, Boling W, Basen-Engquist K, Gritz . Oral Presentation. Psychosocial group interventions are effective for prostate cancer patients who need it most, Paper Session #34, Various Cancers: Screening and Treatment. Conference. The 24th Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT, US.
2003. Carmack Taylor CL, de Moor C, Smith MA, Elrod M, Boling W, Gritz ER. Poster Presentation, Physical activity not fitness predicts mental health in distressed prostate patients. Conference. The 24th annual meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Salt Lake City, UT, US.
2003. Shinn E, Basen-Engquist K, Carmack Taylor CL, Boling W, Rodriguez A, McKirahan N, Rosenblum C, Olvarez N, Nazario A, Rivera E. Poster Presentation, Depression and health behavior in breast cancer survivors. Conference. The 24th Annual Meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Salt Lake City, UT, US.
2002. O'Hea EL, Wood KB, Boudreaux ED, Kendra K, Carmack Taylor C, Scarinci I, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Gender differences in Stages of Change, Self-Efficacy, and Decisional Balance Across Three Health Behaviors in Low-SES Medical Patients. Conference. The 36th Annual Convention of the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Theory. Reno, NV, US.
2002. Boling W, Carmack Taylor CL, Shinn EH, Dijk F, Zilstra R, Bevers TB, Basen-Engquist K. Poster Presentation, Breast cancer survivors and physical activity: Accuracy of self-report with surgeon general's recommendations. Conference. The 23th annual meeting for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Washington, DC, US.
2002. Boling W, Rodriguez AX, Carmack Taylor CL, Shinn E, McKirahan NK, Olvera N, Urbanec J, Basen-Engquist K. Poster Presentation, Breast Cancer Survivors: Caregiving and Quality of Life in a Multi-Ethnic Sample. Conference. The 8th Biennial Intercultural Cancer Council Symposium. Washington, DC, US.
2001. Carmack CL, deMoor CA, Dunn A, Smith MA, Chaffin M, Ellis D, Cosart C, Gritz ER. Oral Presentation, Designing and Evaluating Physical Activity and Exercise Interventions for Cancer Patients. Conference. Symposium #24, 22nd Annual Society of Behavioral Medicine Meeting. Seattle, WA, US.
2000. McCabe BA, Boudreaux ED, Scarinci IC, Carmack Taylor CL, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, The prediction of relapse and progress in smoking stage of change over a one-month period in a low-income, primary care sample. Conference. Association for the Advancement of Behavioral Theory 34th Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA, US.
2000. Mehan DJ, McCabe BA, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Exercise and dietary fat intake: The relation between self-efficacy and decisional balance theories. Conference. The 21st Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Nashville, TN, US.
2000. Jeffries S, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, An analysis of social desirability and stage of change for exercise behavior and dietary fat consumption among primary care patients. Conference. The 21st Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Nashville, TN, US.
2000. Carmack CL, de Moor CA, Gritz ER. Poster Presentation, Psychological distress in spouses of prostate cancer patients. Conference. The 21st Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Nashville, TN, US.
2000. Carmack CL, Basen-Engquist K, Bodurka-Bevers D, Chang C. Poster Presentation, Sexual functioning and QOL in ovarian cancer patients. Conference. The 21st Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Nashville, TN, US.
2000. McCabe B, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Smoking cessation and exercise: The relation between self-efficacy and decisional balance theories. Conference. The 21st Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Nashville, TX, US.
1999. McClure JB, Wetter DW, de Moor CA, Cinciripini PM, Carmack CL, Gritz ER. Poster Presentation, Alcohol use and tobacco abstinence. Conference. The 20th Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. San Diego, CA, US.
1999. Carmack CL, de Moor CA, Gritz ER. Poster Presentation, Changes in rehabilitation needs in head and neck cancer. Conference. The 23rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Preventive Oncology. Los Angeles, CA, US.
1998. Scarinci IC, Jones GN, Carmack CL, Boudreaux ED, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Occupational/household physical activity, disability, and health status among low-income patients in primary care clinics. Conference. The 19th Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. New Orleans, LA, US.
1998. Scarinci IC, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Ames S, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Dietary fat intake, leisure-time physical activity, and obesity among low-income, hypertensive patients in primary care clinics. Conference. The 19th Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. New Orleans, NY, US.
1998. Carmack CL, Wetter DW, Anderson CB, de Moor CA, Moore CA, O'Connor SK, Bellamy MK, Hirshkowitz M. Poster Presentation, Effects of depression history on tobacco withdrawal-induced sleep disturbance in women. Conference. The 19th Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. New York, NY, US.
1997. Carmack CL, Boudreaux ED, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, The stress-buffering effects of leisure physical activity in a low-income primary care population. Conference. The 18th Annual Convention for the Society of Behavioral Medicine. San Francisco, CA, US.
1996. Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Boudreaux E, Cahill TM, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Application of stages of change, self-efficacy, and decisional balance for exercise to a specialized primary care population. Conference. The 30th Annual Convention for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. New York, NY, US.
1996. Scarinci IC, Carmack CL, Boudreaux ED, Linker E, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Stages of change, self-efficacy, and decisional balance in dietary fat intake: An integrative approach in a low-income primary care population. Conference. The 30th Annual Convention for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. New York, NY, US.
1996. Carmack CL, Boudreaux ED, Amaral-Melendez M, Brantley PJ, Cahill T, Catz SL. Poster Presentation, Aerobic fitness and leisure physical activity as moderators of the stress-illness relation. Conference. The 17th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention. Washington, DC, US.
1996. Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Koch M, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, Predicting smoking stage of change using self-efficacy & decisional balance theories: Replication and extension to a low SES sample. Conference. The 30th Annual Convention for the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. New York, NY, US.
1995. Dubbert PM, Carmack CL, Sears SF, Horne RA, Neal E. Poster Presentation, Stages of change for life-style interventions in behavioral treatment of hypertension. Conference. The 16th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention. San Diego, CA, US.
1995. Sletten CD, Mosley TH, Grothues CA, Carmack CL, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, The reduction of psychological distress and urinary cortisol levels in caregivers of dementia patients. Conference. The 16th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention. San Diego, CA, US.
1993. Carmack CL, Sletten CD, Boudreaux ED, Adams SG, Brantley PJ, Jones GN. Poster Presentation, The effectiveness of sleep management training with hemodialysis patients. Conference. Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy. Atlanta, GA, US.
1993. Everett KD, Sletten CD, Carmack CL. Poster Presentation, The relations among stress appraisal, symptoms report, and aerobic capacity in hemodialysis patients. Conference. Louisiana Psychological Association. New Orleans, LA, US.
1991. Carmack C, Hursey KG. Poster Presentation, The role of stressor characteristics and coping strategies in the stress-illness relationship. Conference. The 12th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine Convention. Washington, DC, US.

International Presentations

2018. Communicating the Introduction of Psychology Services in the Palliative Care (PC) Cancer Setting: A Randomized Double Blind Trial (Poster). Conference. ASCO Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium. San Diego, US.
2015. Psychology Matters in Palliative Care. Conference. IPOS/APOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology. Washington, US.
2012. Poster Presentation: Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients Seeking Services for Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Mental Illness: Group Comparisons and Gender Differences. Conference. Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. Toronto, CA.
2011. Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in Patients Seeking Services for Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Mental Illness: Group Comparisons and Gender Differences. Conference. Poster Presentation at Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. Toronto, CA.
2009. Impact of the Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS), an Interactive Cancer Communication System (ICCS) on NSCLC survival: a randomized study comparing CHESS with the internet. Conference. 13th World Conference on Lung Cancer. San Francisco, US.
2009. Basen-Engquist K, Baum G, Hughes DC, Scruggs S, Carmack Taylor C. Validity and Reliability of a Cancer Survivors' Exercise Barriers Self-Efficacy Scale, Poster Presentation. Conference. The 30th Annual Meeting of Society of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, CA.
2009. Carmack Taylor Cindy, Basen-Engquist K, Barker T, Villarreal M, Pennebaker J. Preliminary Evidence of Efficacy of Healthy Expressions: An Expressive Disclosure Support Group Program for Distressed Colorectal Cancer Patients, Poster Presentation. Conference. The 30th Annual Meeting of Society of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, CA.
2009. Badr H, Carmack Taylor Cindy, Cristofanilli M, Revenson T. Dyadic Coping in Metastatic Breast Cancer, Paper Session Presentation. Conference. The 30th Annual Meeting of Society of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, CA.
2009. Badr H, Carmack Taylor Cindy. Sexual Dysfunction and Spousal Communication in Couples Coping with Prostate Cancer, Paper Session Presentation. Conference. The 30th Annual Meeting of Society of Behavioral Medicine. Montreal, CA.
2005. Swartz RJ, deMoor C, Cook K, Fouladi RT, Basen-Engquist K, Eng C, Carmack Taylor C. Abstract Presentation, Mode effects for the Centers for Epidemiologic Studies (CES-D) Scale: Personal Digital Assistant vs. Paper and Pencil Administration. Conference. The 12th annual conference of the International Society for Quality of Life (ISOQOL) Research. San Francisco, US.
2005. Spousal Intimacy After Cancer. Invited. 4th International Conference on Cervical Cancer. Houston, US.
2004. Basen-Engquist K, deMoor C, Levenback C, Wolf J, Bodurka DC, Carmack Taylor C. Oral Presentation, Evaluating fatigue of ovarian cancer patients with ecological momentary assessment. Conference. International Society of Quality of Life 2004 Symposium Stating the Art: Advancing Outcomes Research Methodology and Clinical Applications. Boston, US.
2001. Basen-Engquist K, Bodurka-Bevers D, Carmack Taylor C. Poster Presentation, Psychological Distress and Sexual functioning of Ovarian Cancer Survivors. Conference. The 8th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Research (IDOQOL). Amsterdam, NL.
1999. Jeffries S, Boudreaux ED, Carmack CL, Scarinci IC, Brantley PJ. Poster Presentation, The relationship between decisional balance, self-efficacy, and social desirability among self-reported high risk behaviors among patients attending primary care clinics. Conference. Association for the Advancement of Behavioral Therapy 33rd Annual Convention. Toronto, CA.

Formal Peers

1996. Invited speaker, Behavioral Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Invited. Baton Rouge, LA, US.
1995. Invited speaker, Exercise & Mental Health--Trauma & Recovery Treatment Team. Invited. Jackson, MS, US.

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Grant & Contract Support

Date:	2023 - Present
Title:	DOD-Combination Therapy for Cancer Related Fatigue in Patients with Metastatic Cancers
Funding Source:	Department of Defense (DOD)
Role:	Co-I
ID:	2023-0466

Date:	2022 - 2027
Title:	Psycho-Spiritual Management for Patients with Advanced Cancer and their Spousal Caregivers
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	1R01CA258640-01A1

Date:	2022 - Present
Title:	MMT2-Combination Therapy for Treatment of Sleep Distrurbance in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	2022-0180

Date:	2021 - Present
Title:	CHAT- Opioid-Sparing Interdisciplinary Interventions Addressing Pain in Cancer Patients
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Significant Contributor
ID:	2021-0337

Date:	2019 - Present
Title:	Physical Activity and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Cancer Related Fatigue in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Funding Source:	PCORI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	FP00003886_Res1

Date:	2015 - 2017
Title:	Pilot and Exploratory Projects in Palliative Care of Cancer Patients and their Families
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS)
Role:	Collaborator
ID:	PEP PCSM-127952

Date:	2014 - 2016
Title:	A Psychosocial and Physiological Prognostic Model in Phase I Cancer Patients
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	PA-11-182

Date:	2014 - 2016
Title:	RENEW (Reach-out to Enhance Wellness) in Survivors of Less Common Cancers
Funding Source:	PCORI
Role:	Subcontract Principal Investigator

Date:	2013 - 2016
Title:	Steps to Health: Real-time Intervention for Exercise in Cancer Survivors
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2013 - 2018
Title:	Yoga Intervention for Lung Cancer Patients and their Partners
Funding Source:	NIH/NCCAM
Role:	Co-Mentor
ID:	1-K01-AT007559-01A1

Date:	2013 - 2018
Title:	NEXT Steps: RCT of Tailored Weight Loss Intervention for Endometrial Ca Survivors
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2013 - 2016
Title:	Active for Life After Breast Cancer: Combining a Physical Activity Program with Survivor Navigation
Funding Source:	Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2012 - 2014
Title:	Feasibility of a Web-based vs. Face-to-Face Support Group for CRC Survivors
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI

Date:	2012 - 2015
Title:	Multimodal therapy for the treatment of fatigue in patients with cancer
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS)
Role:	Co-I
ID:	RSG-11-170-01

Date:	2012 - 2016
Title:	Feasibility of a Couple vs. an Individual-Oriented Mood Management Intervention for Distressed Lung Cancer Patients
Funding Source:	Duncan Family Institute
Role:	PI

Date:	2011 - 2016
Title:	Efficacy of psychotherapy and/or methylphenidate with exercise to treat cancer fatigue
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	R01 PA-10-067

Date:	2011 - 2016
Title:	Optimizing the Delivery of Support for CRC Survivors: Web-Based vs. Face to Face
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	CA158326

Date:	2010 - 2013
Title:	Mental Health Assessment and Dynamic Referral For Oncology (MHADRO)
Funding Source:	NIH/NIMH
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	5-R42MHO78432-04

Date:	2010 - 2012
Title:	Changes in Physical Activity and Diet in Colorectal Cancer Survivors (subcontract)
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	5R21CA131611-03

Date:	2010 - 2015
Title:	Face-to-Face Videophone Intervention for Colorectal CA Patients
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1R01 CA149110-01

Date:	2009 - 2014
Title:	Adherence to Swallowing Rehabilitation Exercises in Head and Neck Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NIDCR
Role:	Co-I
ID:	5 R01 DE019141 03

Date:	2009 - 2010
Title:	Preventing Cardiovascular Toxicity in Cancer Patients on anti VEGF Therapy
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	RFA-OD-09-003

Date:	2009 - 2012
Title:	Modeling Adherence to Swallowing and Dental Regimens in Head and Neck Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/DHHS
Role:	Co-I
ID:	5R21 DE019954-02

Date:	2008 - 2013
Title:	Using Technology to Enhance Cancer Communication and Improve Clinical Outcomes (subcontract)
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	5 P50CA095817-07

Date:	2008 - 2012
Title:	Efficacy of Cancer Support Programs: A Social Comparison Theory Analysis
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	5R21CA126854-02

Date:	2008 - 2017
Title:	Changing the Culture: A Pilot Study to Train Healthcare Providers to Address Patients' Psychosocial Needs
Funding Source:	Donor Funds
Role:	PI

Date:	2007 - 2010
Title:	Human and Computer Mentors for Prostate Cancer Patients (subcontract)
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	1 R01 CA114539-01A2

Date:	2006 - 2009
Title:	Weight Gain Prevention for Breast Cancer Survivors
Funding Source:	Lance Armstrong Foundation
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2005 - 2008
Title:	Clinician Integration Project (subcontract), NCI
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	5 P50 CA095817-02

Date:	2005 - 2009
Title:	Expressive Disclosure Program for Colorectal CA Patients
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1 R21 CA107306-01A2

Date:	2005 - 2008
Title:	Cancer Communications System - Expanding Use/Understanding (subcontract)
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Principal Investigator-MDACC
ID:	5 P50 CA095817-02, Mod.1

Date:	2004 - 2007
Title:	Spousal Relationships and Pain in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Funding Source:	DOD/Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (DOD/CDMRP)
Role:	Mentor

Date:	2004 - 2010
Title:	Social Cognitive Theory and PA after Endometrial Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-PI
ID:	1 R01 CA109919-01

Date:	2004 - 2008
Title:	Depression and Adherence in Head and Neck Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	1 R03 CA108358-01

Date:	2003 - 2009
Title:	Depression Screening and Treatment in Ovarian Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-Investigator and Co-Mentor
ID:	1 K07 CA 093512 01A2

Date:	2003 - 2007
Title:	A Pilot In-Home Intervention For Depression in Women with Ovarian Cancer
Funding Source:	Lance Armstrong Foundation
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2002 - 2006
Title:	Spousal Relationships and Adjustment in Lung Cancer
Funding Source:	NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	1 R03-CA96462-01

Date:	2001 - 2004
Title:	Breast Cancer Survivors, Physical Activity & QOL
Funding Source:	NIH
Role:	Co-PI
ID:	R21-CA89519-01

Date:	2000 - 2004
Title:	Pilot Test of a Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Fatigue in Ovarian Cancer Survivors. Ovarian SPORE (UTMDACC SPORE in Ovarian Cancer)
Funding Source:	UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Role:	Co-I

Date:	2000 - 2005
Title:	Computer-aided Stress Reduction, Mental Health and Cancer
Funding Source:	NIH
Role:	Co-I
ID:	R21 MH/CA62031-Modular

Date:	1999 - 2002
Title:	Evaluating Fatigue and Other Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer Patients with Ecological Momentary Assessment. Ovarian SPORE
Funding Source:	Sandra G. Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program
Role:	Co-I

Date:	1999 - 2002
Title:	Effect of Prostate Cancer on Spousal Relationships & QOL
Funding Source:	NCI
Role:	PI
ID:	CCSG Supplement 3P30 CA166762-24S2

Date:	1999 - 2002
Title:	Testis Cancer Survivors Adjustment and Health Behavior
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	1R03 CA83348-01

Date:	1999 - 2004
Title:	Neurocognitive Functioning and Quality of Life after Testicular Cancer Treatment
Funding Source:	Lance Armstrong Foundation
Role:	Co-I

Date:	1998 - 2002
Title:	A Physical Activity QOL Intervention in Androgen-Ablated Prostate Cancer
Funding Source:	American Cancer Society (ACS
Role:	Co-PI
ID:	TPRB-98-103-01-PBP

Date:	1995 - 1996
Title:	Health Promotion in Medicaid Patients
Funding Source:	State of Louisiana
Role:	Co-I

Title:	Yoga Intervention for Family Caregivers of Patients with Brain Tumors
Funding Source:	National Cancer Institute (NCI) Exploratory and Developmental Research Grant Program
Role:	Co-I
ID:	1R21CA218309-01

Title:	Behavioral Effects of Yoga versus CBSM for Women with Breast Cancer Experiencing Depressive Symptoms and Undergoing Radiotherapy
Funding Source:	NIH/NCI
Role:	Co-I
ID:	R-01

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