I am sure that I have been much more useful to society as a medical physicist. John Cameron medicalphysicistsociety Change image and share on social
There are now over 5,000 medical physicists in the U.S more than 50 times the number in 1958. John Cameron 000medicalnumb Change image and share on social
In some cases radiation reduces the incidence of cancer. John Cameron cancercaseincidence Change image and share on social
Most medical physicists work in the physics of radiation oncology making sure that the desired dose is given to the cancer and the dose to normal tissues are minimized. John Cameron cancerdesiredose Change image and share on social
I found collaborating with congenial doctors about problems that physicists could help solve was very satisfying. I also like educating anybody who would listen! John Cameron collaboratecongenialdoctor Change image and share on social
Medical physicists work in cooperation with doctors. A few medical physicists devote their time to research and teaching. A few get involved with administrative duties. John Cameron administrativecooperationdevote Change image and share on social
Nuclear physics is interesting but it is unlikely to help society. John Cameron interestnuclearphysic Change image and share on social
Many Nobel Prizes are awaiting good research to understand and explain the many mysteries of our bodies, such as the basic mechanism of memory or imagination. John Cameron awaitbasicbody Change image and share on social
If someone is interested in medicine and also in physics and they like working with people and communicate well with others, I would strongly encourage them. John Cameron communicateencourageinterest Change image and share on social
When I entered the field in July 1958 I believed what they told me about radiation risks. I spent much effort reducing the dose to patients in radiology. John Cameron believedoseeffort Change image and share on social
