RADIATION ONCOLOGY NURSES
Radiation oncology nurses are specifically trained in the needs of cancer patients and work with your radiation oncologist and radiation therapists to care for you and your family at the time of consultation, while you are receiving treatment and during your follow-up care. They are conveniently available to patients and their loved ones and are a good source of information.
Radiation oncology nurses are licensed registered nurses or licensed practical nurses. The registered nurses providing care at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center have all received certification in oncology by the Oncology Nurses’ Society.
CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSES
At the heart of cancer research are clinical trials, studies investigating ways to prevent, detect, diagnose, control and treat cancer. They may also study the psychological impact of the disease and ways to improve the patient’s comfort and quality of life. Those enrolled in clinical trials are among the first to receive new research treatments before they are widely available. Through our clinical research program, Mary Bird Perkins is committed to assuring our community access to the most modern and up-to-date treatments. If your physician determines that a particular research trial may be appropriate for you, he/she will discuss the details of the study with you. If you consent to the study, a clinical research nurse will explain the details of the research study to you, explain and obtain your written consent to participate and ensure that the research protocol is strictly followed.