2012
Etiology, assessment, and management of aromatase inhibitor-related musculoskeletal symptoms.
Park SH, Knobf MT, Sutton KM. Etiology, assessment, and management of aromatase inhibitor-related musculoskeletal symptoms. Clinical Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2012, 16: 260-6. PMID: 22641317, DOI: 10.1188/12.cjon.260-266.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdjuvant endocrine therapyMusculoskeletal symptomsAromatase inhibitorsEndocrine therapyHormone-responsive breast cancerAvailable evidenceSevere musculoskeletal symptomsBest available evidenceAI therapyPostmenopausal womenSurvival benefitClinical trialsSymptom distressBreast cancerMusculoskeletal assessmentClinical decisionSymptomsTherapyEffective interventionsEffective management strategiesEtiologyWomenManagement strategiesPossible causesAssessment guidelines
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 articlesOutcomesSelf-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 Research
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
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
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