Radiation Oncology Nurses/Nurse Practitioners and Medical Assistants

Radiation oncology nurses and medical assistants work with every member of the treatment team to care for you and assist your family before, during and after treatment. They explain the possible side effects you may experience and describe how you can manage them.

• Nurses and medical assistants assess how you are doing throughout treatment and can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing.
• Many registered nurses in radiation therapy have earned additional certification in the specialty of oncology nursing, and these nurses hold the OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) designation.
• Advanced practice nurses, including clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, have completed a master's degree program.
• For more information on oncology nursing, contact the Oncology Nursing Society at www.ons.org.