Nurses are important to the care of any patient. In cancer cases, nurses provide specialized care that is an irreplaceable contribution to the treatment of these patients. Oncology nurses are highly educated in the complex clinical procedures that are unique to caring for people with cancer.

Oncology nurses:

• work closely with oncologists and other healthcare providers to deliver expert cancer care
• provide education
• implement treatment protocols
• assess and manage side effects
• coordinate home and hospice care
• address a multitude of emotional and social issues
• are an advocate for patient needs

With the addition of commitment and specialized knowledge, oncology nurses make tremendous contributions to patients and families under their care, to the institutions in which they work and to the success of the fight against cancer.

At the Methodist University Cancer Center, we offer career opportunities to a wide variety of healthcare professionals who are passionate about caring for cancer patients. Our program provides:

Medical Oncology:

• care for patients receiving chemotherapy and biologic response modifiers
  

Surgical Oncology:

• care for patients undergoing surgical procedures to treat their disease; specialty areas include head and neck cancer and gynecologic cancers

Transplantation:

• care for patients receiving blood and bone marrow transplants
  

Outpatient Cancer Care:

• care for patients receiving aphresis, outpatient transplant care and a variety of cancer care needs

Radiation Therapy:

• care for patients receiving treatment with radioactive isotopes