A biography for John Cameronhasn’t been written yet.
“Nuclear physics is interesting but it is unlikely to help society.”
“I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home.”
“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.”
“I am not unhappy that my contribution was not recognized. I am sure it helped my career.”
“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.”
“I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society.”