Taking up an oncology nursing job might be very highly paying, but you must remember that you will be dealing with cancer patients all the time. Most of these patients could be terminal cancer patients, and there could be little children there who have no hope left in life. If you are taking this job, you must be able to make their lives lighter for them. You cannot prevent any eventualities, but you must provide them emotional support. Also, you will need to know various complicated techniques like chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments used for cancer patients. An oncology nurse’s life is not a simple one. Be very sure when you are taking up this job.