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 fitnessSelf-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
Schulman-Green D, Bradley EH, Knobf MT, Prigerson H, DiGiovanna MP, McCorkle R. Self-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast Cancer. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 2011, 42: 517-525. PMID: 21444183, PMCID: PMC3205931, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2010.12.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUnderstanding the cancer pain experience in American Indians of the Northern Plains
Haozous EA, Knobf MT, Brant JM. Understanding the cancer pain experience in American Indians of the Northern Plains. Psycho-Oncology 2011, 20: 404-410. PMID: 20878836, DOI: 10.1002/pon.1741.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer painDistrust of outsidersBrief Pain Inventory-Short FormAmerican IndiansSemi-structured interviewsAverage pain scoreDescription of painTime of interviewCancer pain experienceDominant themesNeuropathic painPain scoresModerate painCultural groupsPain managementEnjoyment of lifePain interventionsAI patientsHematologic malignanciesPsychosocial distressPainPain experienceQualitative descriptive studyFeelings of guiltDescriptive study
2009
Exercise Improves Body Fat, Lean Mass, and Bone Mass in Breast Cancer Survivors
Irwin ML, Alvarez‐Reeves M, Cadmus L, Mierzejewski E, Mayne ST, Yu H, Chung GG, Jones B, Knobf MT, DiPietro L. Exercise Improves Body Fat, Lean Mass, and Bone Mass in Breast Cancer Survivors. Obesity 2009, 17: 1534-1541. PMID: 19629060, PMCID: PMC2841468, DOI: 10.1038/oby.2009.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsModerate-intensity aerobic exerciseUsual care participantsBreast cancer survivorsMin/weekDual-energy X-ray absorptiometryUsual care groupBone mineral densityCancer survivorsAerobic exerciseCare participantsLean massBody fatBody compositionCare groupBone massYale-New Haven Hospital Tumor RegistryPostmenopausal breast cancer survivorsCurrent physical activity levelsHospital tumor registryAerobic exercise interventionPhysical activity levelsBreast cancer prognosisPercent body fatX-ray absorptiometryBreast cancer diagnosis
2008
An Aerobic Weight-Loaded Pilot Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Bone Remodeling and Body Composition Outcomes
Knobf MT, Insogna K, DiPietro L, Fennie K, Thompson AS. An Aerobic Weight-Loaded Pilot Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Bone Remodeling and Body Composition Outcomes. Biological Research For Nursing 2008, 10: 34-43. PMID: 18705153, PMCID: PMC3540790, DOI: 10.1177/1099800408320579.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbsorptiometry, PhotonAnalysis of VarianceBody CompositionBody WeightBone ResorptionBreast NeoplasmsClinical Nursing ResearchCollagen Type IExerciseExercise TherapyFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMiddle AgedObesityOsteocalcinPerimenopausePilot ProjectsSurvivorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWeight LiftingConceptsBreast cancer survivorsExercise interventionCancer survivorsBone remodelingBone lossFat massBody compositionTreadmill 3 times/weekDual-energy absorptiometry scansWeight gainNovel exercise interventionPilot exercise interventionYears of menopauseAdjuvant endocrine therapyBody composition outcomesOne-group pre-posttest designTimes/weekSerum NTxEndocrine therapySerum osteocalcinMean ageSerum biomarkersBone massHigh adherenceHigh risk“Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause
Knobf MT. “Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause. Health Care For Women International 2008, 29: 384-399. PMID: 18389434, DOI: 10.1080/07399330701876562.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2006
The Influence of Endocrine Effects of Adjuvant Therapy on Quality of Life Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
Knobf MT. The Influence of Endocrine Effects of Adjuvant Therapy on Quality of Life Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors. The Oncologist 2006, 11: 96-110. PMID: 16476831, DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.11-2-96.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsLate effectsAdjuvant therapyGonadal toxicityPremature menopauseFertility concernsTreatment outcomesYoung breast cancer survivorsLife outcomesMenopausal symptom distressFertility preservation optionsAdverse treatment outcomesAgent-based chemotherapyYears of ageAdjuvant chemotherapyReversible amenorrheaEndocrine therapyIrregular mensesFollicular maturationPreservation optionsSymptom distressEndocrine effectsPsychosocial distressLower risk
2005
A Longitudinal Study of Symptoms and Self‐care Activities in Women Treated With Primary Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
Knobf MT, Sun Y. A Longitudinal Study of Symptoms and Self‐care Activities in Women Treated With Primary Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer. Cancer Nursing 2005, 28: 210. PMID: 15915066, DOI: 10.1097/00002820-200505000-00010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBreast cancerPrimary radiation therapyEnd of therapySelf-care activitiesPattern of symptomsLongitudinal studyProspective longitudinal studyEvidence-based interventionsMood statesPrimary radiotherapyBreast swellingBreast irradiationFatigue subscaleSkin changesSymptom distressCommunity hospitalPredictable symptomsRadiation therapySleep problemsSymptom profilesPsychological statusPsychological mood statesSymptomsSensation changesConvenience sample
2002
Carrying On
Knobf MT. Carrying On. Nursing Research 2002, 51: 9-17. PMID: 11822573, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200201000-00003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChemotherapy-induced premature menopauseEarly-stage breast cancerStage breast cancerBreast cancerPremature menopauseAdjuvant chemotherapyOvarian toxicityEarly-stage breast cancer treatmentMenopausal symptom distressOncology care providersQuality of survivalBreast cancer treatmentBreast cancer experienceMajority of womenOrgan system toxicityAdjuvant therapyNormal mensesSurvival benefitSymptom managementMean ageMidlife women's healthSymptom distressSystem toxicityCare providersMenopause