Physics applications in cancer research/treatment

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The discussion centers on the desire of a third-year undergraduate physics major to align their career with a passion for improving cancer treatment methods. The individual seeks guidance on which fields of physics to pursue that would facilitate a career in developing treatment methods or medical machinery. Key areas of interest include medical physics and biophysics, which are directly involved in cancer treatment technologies. The conversation highlights the importance of research in physics that contributes to medical advancements, such as radiation therapy, imaging techniques, and the development of medical devices. Resources such as the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and cancer physics research initiatives are suggested as valuable starting points for further exploration in this field.
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I am a third year undergraduate physics major. Often time people ask what I want to do with physics, and I didn't really have an answer for them. I guess I always assumed I'd pursue a masters degree in some kind of engineering, but I want to be able to do something that I'm passionate about. Something that has impacted my life tremendously has been cancer, and I would like to eventually work on developing better treatment methods for the disease.
What fields of physics would I need to get into in order to work on developing either treatment methods or machinery used in treatment? Could you also provide some examples in which physics research is being used in medical treatments? Thank you
 
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