Best way of getting into cancer research?

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The discussion centers on entering the field of cancer research, particularly for individuals with a background in physics. The participant is currently in their first year of a master's program and is exploring how their studies in quantum mechanics can be applied to cancer research. Medical Physics is identified as a significant area where physics intersects with cancer detection and therapy. The participant is encouraged to narrow down their focus and consider potential thesis topics that align with cancer research applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Medical Physics principles
  • Knowledge of quantum mechanics applications in healthcare
  • Familiarity with cancer biology and treatment methodologies
  • Research skills for scientific inquiry and thesis development
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore Medical Physics programs and their specific applications in cancer research
  • Investigate the role of quantum mechanics in cancer detection technologies
  • Research current trends in cancer therapy and the physics involved
  • Identify potential thesis topics that integrate physics with cancer research
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Students in physics or related fields, aspiring cancer researchers, and professionals interested in the intersection of physics and medical applications in oncology.

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Hi all!

I have recently found that I want to get into cancer research after my studies, and want to know more about my options.

Right now I'm in the first year of my masters, and have finished most of the standard subjects for a physics degree, I think. I will be continuing on with different areas of quantum mechanics (although that could be changed) over the next semester, and then start writing my thesis.

Is there any use for me in cancer research? What do I need to do to become useful? I have not yet chosen an area for my thesis, so there is still some freedom to lean some direction with that.

Any thoughts? Also, for other people than me, what is the optimal path you could take, even going into university, if you want to do science on cancer?
 
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Cancer research is a pretty broad area.

The first thing is that you'll have to start by narrowing it down a little. There are a lot of fields in physics that can have applications to cancer detection or therapy. Medical Physics is probably the largest one.

Do you have any idea of the type of project that you'd like to get involved with?
 

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