Tish Knobf
Professor of Nursing
Research & Publications
Biography
News
Research Summary
Nearly 30 years ago, I identified weight gain as a symptom of distress for women who were receiving adjuvant chemotherapy. This led to a series of descriptive studies on physical and psychological symptom distress with primary and adjuvant breast therapies. As survival rates improved, my research shifted to a focus on persistent and late effects of therapy, co-morbidities and interventions to improve survivor outcomes. I am completing an exercise intervention that targets physiologic outcomes (bone, body composition, cardiovascular function, metabolic risk factors), exploring the role of exercise and inflammatory cytokines in survivors and investigating potential predictors of cardiac damage in women who receive cardio-toxic adjuvant breast therapy.
Coauthors
Research Interests
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Selected Publications
- Brain Connectomics Improve the Prediction of High-Risk Depression Profiles in the First Year following Breast Cancer DiagnosisLiang M, Chen P, Tang Y, Tang X, Molassiotis A, Knobf M, Liu M, Hu G, Sun Z, Yu Y, Ye Z. Brain Connectomics Improve the Prediction of High-Risk Depression Profiles in the First Year following Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Depression And Anxiety 2024, 2024: 1-11. DOI: 10.1155/2024/3103115.
- Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods studyFlaherty S, Knobf M, Holland M, Slade A, Nelson L, Sadler L. Parenting experiences and outcomes among former adolescent mothers: A mixed methods study. PLOS ONE 2024, 19: e0303119. PMID: 38748745, PMCID: PMC11095697, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303119.
- Symptom network approach for management in cancer careLiang M, Zhu S, Zhang W, Knobf M, Ye Z. Symptom network approach for management in cancer care. Asia-Pacific Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2024, 11: 100482. PMID: 38694967, PMCID: PMC11061680, DOI: 10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100482.
- Sentinel and networked symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapyLiang M, Zhong T, Knobf M, Chen L, Xu M, Cheng B, Pan Y, Zhou J, Ye Z. Sentinel and networked symptoms in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2024, 70: 102566. PMID: 38513452, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102566.
- Perspectives of Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome on Patient–Clinician Communication About Prognosis and the FutureRao V, Linsky S, Knobf M. Perspectives of Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome on Patient–Clinician Communication About Prognosis and the Future. Palliative Medicine Reports 2024, 5: 53-62. PMID: 38249836, PMCID: PMC10797310, DOI: 10.1089/pmr.2023.0064.
- The interplay between stigma and sleep quality in breast cancer: A cross-sectional network analysisLi S, Jiang Y, Yuan B, Wang M, Zeng Y, Knobf M, Wu J, Ye Z. The interplay between stigma and sleep quality in breast cancer: A cross-sectional network analysis. European Journal Of Oncology Nursing 2023, 68: 102502. PMID: 38194900, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102502.
- Brain connectomics improve prediction of 1-year decreased quality of life in breast cancer: A multi-voxel pattern analysisLiang 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.
- 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.
- Lifestyle Interventions for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Women with Breast CancerKnobf 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.
- Raising the Bar for Breast Health Care in the United StatesMoran MS, Knobf MT. Raising the Bar for Breast Health Care in the United States. Women's Health Issues 2011, 22: e129-e133. PMID: 22037415, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2011.08.011.
- Clinical Update: Psychosocial Responses in Breast Cancer SurvivorsKnobf 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.
- Self-Management and Transitions in Women With Advanced Breast CancerSchulman-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.
- Understanding the cancer pain experience in American Indians of the Northern PlainsHaozous 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.
- An evidence-based project to advance oncology nursing practice.Donovan C, Knobf MT. An evidence-based project to advance oncology nursing practice. Oncology Nursing Forum 2009, 36: 619-22. PMID: 19887351, DOI: 10.1188/09.onf.619-622.
- Exercise Improves Body Fat, Lean Mass, and Bone Mass in Breast Cancer SurvivorsIrwin 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.
- Concept Analysis of Symptom Disclosure in the Context of CancerSun Y, Knobf MT. Concept Analysis of Symptom Disclosure in the Context of Cancer. Advances In Nursing Science 2008, 31: 332-341. PMID: 19033748, DOI: 10.1097/01.ans.0000341413.09801.7a.
- An Aerobic Weight-Loaded Pilot Exercise Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors: Bone Remodeling and Body Composition OutcomesKnobf 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.
- “Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature MenopauseKnobf MT. “Coming to Grips” with Chemotherapy-Induced Premature Menopause. Health Care For Women International 2008, 29: 384-399. PMID: 18389434, DOI: 10.1080/07399330701876562.
- Exercise and Quality of Life Outcomes in Patients With CancerKnobf 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.
- Challenges and strategies in recruitment of ethnically diverse populations for cancer nursing research.Knobf MT, Juarez G, Lee SY, Sun V, Sun Y, Haozous E. Challenges and strategies in recruitment of ethnically diverse populations for cancer nursing research. Oncology Nursing Forum 2007, 34: 1187-94. PMID: 18024345, DOI: 10.1188/07.onf.1187-1194.
- Psychosocial Responses in Breast Cancer SurvivorsKnobf 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.
- Reproductive and Hormonal Sequelae of Chemotherapy in WomenKnobf 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.
- The Influence of Endocrine Effects of Adjuvant Therapy on Quality of Life Outcomes in Younger Breast Cancer SurvivorsKnobf 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.
- A Longitudinal Study of Symptoms and Self‐care Activities in Women Treated With Primary Radiotherapy for Breast CancerKnobf 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.
- Carrying OnKnobf MT. Carrying On. Nursing Research 2002, 51: 9-17. PMID: 11822573, DOI: 10.1097/00006199-200201000-00003.
- BOOK REVIEWKNOBF M. BOOK REVIEW. Journal Of The National Cancer Institute 1993, 85: 408-408. DOI: 10.1093/jnci/85.5.408.
Clinical Trials
| Conditions | Study Title |
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| Diseases of the Cardiovascular System | The Recovery in Stroke Using PAP Study (RISE-UP) |