2011
Clinical Update: Psychosocial Responses in Breast Cancer Survivors
Knobf MT. Clinical Update: Psychosocial Responses in Breast Cancer Survivors. Seminars In Oncology Nursing 2011, 27: e1-e14. PMID: 21783006, DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2011.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychosocial functioningPsychosocial responsesBreast cancer survivorsUnmet psychological needsCancer survivorsPsychological needsSocial supportQuality of lifeEmotional supportCultural differencesPattern of recoveryFunctioningSymptom distressArticles/abstractsInformational needsSurvivorship plansControl symptomsQOL outcomesSurvivorsMore knowledgeNursing practiceDistressSupportOriginal articlesOutcomes
2008
“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
2007
Exercise and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients With Cancer
Knobf MT, Musanti R, Dorward J. Exercise and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients With Cancer. Seminars In Oncology Nursing 2007, 23: 285-296. PMID: 18022056, DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2007.08.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical functioningHealth conditionsPhysical activity recommendationsRelationship of exercisePatients' physical functioningIndividual health conditionsExercise interventionMuscle strengthPhysical functionMutual goal settingActivity recommendationsNursing practiceLife outcomesSocial functioningSelf-EsteemLife domainsGoal settingPatientsSufficient evidenceExerciseCancerInterventionMore researchFunctioningLiterature reviewPsychosocial 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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnxietyBreast NeoplasmsDepressionFemaleHumansQuality of LifeSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticSurvivorsConceptsBreast cancer survivorsCancer survivorsPsychosocial functioningPsychosocial responsesEmotional supportArticles/abstractsPattern of recoveryControl symptomsQOL outcomesRisk factorsSymptom distressNursing practiceCultural differencesSurvivorsFunctioningEffective communicationInformational needsInterventionLiterature reviewResponseDistressSymptomsFactorsSupport
2006
Reproductive and Hormonal Sequelae of Chemotherapy in Women
Knobf MT. Reproductive and Hormonal Sequelae of Chemotherapy in Women. American Journal Of Nursing 2006, 106: 60-65. PMID: 16481857, DOI: 10.1097/00000446-200603003-00021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe 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