Afton Swanson, FNP-BC
Radiation Oncology, Oncology
Locations
Riverside Cancer Institute
200 Riverside Drive
Bourbonnais
, IL 60914
Riverside Healthcare Betty Burch Bridgewater Center for Radiation Therapy
Riverside Cancer Institute
200 Riverside Drive
Bourbonnais
, IL 60914
About Me
Afton Swanson, FNP-BC, provides radiation oncology care in Bourbonnais for adults receiving cancer treatment. She supports patients through radiation treatment, symptom questions and follow-up care with a nursing background in critical care and pulmonology.
Afton Swanson, FNP-BC, specializes in radiation oncology and supports adults receiving cancer treatment. Her background includes work in pulmonology and the intensive care unit at Riverside Medical Center, giving her experience with complex care needs, breathing concerns and patient education.
She completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at Chamberlain University in Downers Grove, Illinois. She has been part of Riverside since 2018, bringing a strong understanding of hospital-based care to her oncology role and the needs patients may have across settings.
Her clinical focus includes radiation oncology, cancer treatment support and follow-up care. She helps patients understand the care plan, manage questions during treatment and stay connected with the cancer care team before, during and after therapy, with practical guidance along the way.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing:
Chamberlain University (Downers Grove, Illinois)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
Chamberlain University (Downers Grove, Illinois)
Conditions Treated
- Oncology
Age Groups Seen
- Adults (All Ages)
Insurance & Coverage
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