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Oncology Nursing

Oncology nurses work in a multidisciplinary group, from the hospital ward to the bone marrow transplant unit, to the community in a variety of settings. Oncology nurses also act as your first line of communication and help coordinate during cancer treatment the many facets of your care. They may be carrying out several duties. An oncology nurse provides care for patients with cancer and those at risk of developing the disease. Oncology nurses have to manage the symptoms of a patient's disease as well as the side effects of various treatments for cancer. They monitor, prescribe medication, and administer chemotherapy and other therapies. Oncology nurses are experiencing a great deal of pain, but the long-term relationships they also build with patients and their families compensate for this tension.