11 quotes by John Cameron

“I am now almost certain that we need more radiation for better health.” — John Cameron

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“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

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“When I entered medical physics in 1958 there were fewer than 100 in the U.S. and I could see many opportunities to apply my knowledge of nuclear physics.” — John Cameron

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“The growth of technology is such that it is not possible today for a nuclear physicist to switch into medical physics without training. The field is now much more technical. More training is needed to do the job.” — John Cameron

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“Medical physics is an applied area of physics.” — John Cameron

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“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

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“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

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“I am sure that I have been much more useful to society as a medical physicist.” — John Cameron

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“I was the Chair of the first department of medical physics in a medical school in the U.S.” — John Cameron

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“I have devoted much time and energy to helping medical physics in developing countries.” — John Cameron

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“There are now over 5,000 medical physicists in the U.S more than 50 times the number in 1958.” — John Cameron

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