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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overBreast NeoplasmsCardiovascular DiseasesChemotherapy, AdjuvantFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRisk FactorsRisk Reduction BehaviorSurvivorsWeight GainConceptsBreast 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
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
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