2023
Brain connectomics improve prediction of 1-year decreased quality of life in breast cancer: A multi-voxel pattern analysis
Liang M, Tang Y, Chen P, Tang X, Knobf M, Hu G, Sun Z, Liu M, Yu Y, Ye Z. Brain connectomics improve prediction of 1-year decreased quality of life in breast cancer: A multi-voxel pattern analysis. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2023, 68: 102499. PMID: 38199087, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102499.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNet reclassification improvementIntegrated discrimination improvementBreast cancerQuality of lifeBrain areasResting-state connectivity patternsLong-term QOL outcomesState functional magnetic resonance imagingMultivoxel pattern analysisConventional risk factorsBreast cancer patientsBrain connectomicsSuperior frontal gyrusFunctional magnetic resonance imagingMagnetic resonance imagingMulti-centre samplePotential intervention targetsReclassification improvementCancer patientsQOL outcomesRisk factorsQoL assessmentDiscrimination improvementParacingulate gyrusResonance imaging
2011
Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Women with Breast Cancer
Knobf MT, Coviello J. Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Women with Breast Cancer. Current Cardiology Reviews 2011, 7: 250-257. PMID: 22758626, PMCID: PMC3322443, DOI: 10.2174/157340311799960627.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerCardiovascular diseaseLifestyle interventionCancer survivorsRisk factorsPhysical activityNon-modifiable cardiovascular risk factorsCardiovascular risk factorsCardiovascular risk reductionSurvivorship care plansCo-morbid illnessBreast cancer accountsBreast cancer survivorsCardiovascular disease riskRegular physical activityHealthy lifestyle behaviorsRoutine physical activityQuality of lifeSurvival benefitSmoking cessationCancer accountsLifestyle behaviorsWeight managementObservational studyCardiovascular fitness
2007
Psychosocial Responses in Breast Cancer Survivors
Knobf MT. Psychosocial Responses in Breast Cancer Survivors. Seminars In Oncology Nursing 2007, 23: 71-83. PMID: 17303518, DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2006.11.009.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsPsychosocial functioningPsychosocial responsesEmotional supportArticles/abstractsPattern of recoveryControl symptomsQOL outcomesRisk factorsSymptom distressNursing practiceCultural differencesSurvivorsFunctioningEffective communicationInformational needsInterventionLiterature reviewResponseDistressSymptomsFactorsSupport