Treatment Team

Radiation Oncology Nurses

Radiation oncology nurses work together with your radiation oncologist and radiation therapists to care for you and your family during your radiation treatments. They will explain the possible side effects you may experience and describe how you can manage them. In addition, they assess how you are doing throughout treatment and will help you cope with any changes you may experience. They will also provide support and counseling to you and your family.

Radiation oncology nurses are licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. Many registered nurses in radiation therapy have earned additional certification in the specialty of oncology nursing, and these nurses hold the O.C.N. (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 or the ASTRO Nursing Committee at www.astro.org.