John Cameron
John Cameron
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I have devoted much time and energy to helping medical physics in developing countries.
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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.
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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.
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However, one of my ambitions in 1958 when I entered the field was to establish a department of medical physics in our medical school.
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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.
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In 1970 I realized that there was negligible risk from x-rays but many radiographs had poor image quality so that the risk from a false negative was significant.
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I'm very frustrated that we were never able to find Zach's body.
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I started the nuclear medicine laboratory at UW Hospitals in 1959 and trained radiology residents in the field. It was 1965 before they found a trained MD (doctor) to take over my role.
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The sharing of ideas has probably benefited me more than anyone else. I'm the one who has the different education.
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The strike is on day 99, and we think it's gone on too long. We're asking Mr. Peters to raise his voice and help find a solution.
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I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home.
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Medical physics is an applied area of physics.
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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.
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My main frustration is the fear of cancer from low dose radiation, even by radiologists.