An extraordinary group of nursing professionals is
dedicated to working with cancer patients in Huntington
Hospital’s Don Monti Cancer Center. These individuals
staff the hospital’s 25-bed inpatient oncology
unit, as well as outpatient areas such as Radiation
Oncology and the Women’s Health Center. A majority
of these registered nurses are also certified oncology
nurses (OCN) and have passed a rigorous test administered
by the Oncology Nursing Society, a national organization.
Regardless
of their specific roles and work environments, Huntington
Hospital’s oncology nurses share a commitment
to patient education. This common goal helps provide
a continuum of care to cancer patients as they navigate
the healthcare system. Cancer diagnosis and treatment
might involve surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation
therapy. A short-or long-term hospital stay might be
required. Oncology nurses are with cancer patients
every step of the way, from screening and diagnosis
through treatment and beyond. Our nurses understand
that the more their patients know about their disease
and its treatment, the less anxiety they are likely
to experience.
Regardless
of their specific roles and work environments, Huntington
Hospital’s oncology nurses share a commitment
to patient education. This common goal helps provide
a continuum of care to cancer patients as they navigate
the healthcare system. Cancer diagnosis and treatment
might involve surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation
therapy. A short-or long-term hospital stay might be
required. Oncology nurses are with cancer patients
every step of the way, from screening and diagnosis
through treatment and beyond. Our nurses understand
that the more their patients know about their disease
and its treatment, the less anxiety they are likely
to experience.
