When I entered the field in July 1958 I believed what they told me about radiation risks. I spent much effort reducing… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
Too many radiologists still believe there is a risk from a chest x-ray. Few radiologists can explain radiation to the patient in… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
Medical physicists work in cooperation with doctors. A few medical physicists devote their time to research and teaching. A few get involved with administrative… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
Many Nobel Prizes are awaiting good research to understand and explain the many mysteries of our bodies, such as the basic mechanism of memory… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
I am sure that I have been much more useful to society as a medical physicist. — John Cameron Copy Share Image
I was the Chair of the first department of medical physics in a medical school in the U.S. — John Cameron Copy Share Image
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… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society. — John Cameron Copy Share Image
I would not encourage everyone to take up this profession. Not everyone is suited for any particular field. — John Cameron Copy Share Image
I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home. — John Cameron Copy Share Image
We developed simple test tools to optimize imaging parameters. No company was interested in our idea. — John Cameron Copy Share Image
If someone is interested in medicine and also in physics and they like working with people and communicate well with others, I would strongly… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
When I entered the field in July 1958 I believed what they told me about radiation risks. I spent much effort reducing the dose… — John Cameron Copy Share Image
