Media coverage
Dr. Hertz work was not only well received in the medical publications but were also widely disseminated to the general public. It is clear that through collaboration and news outlets, patients and consumers are more aware of new and available treatments for their conditions.
Radioactive iodine
Dr. Hertz work had widespread impacts on contemporary cancer treatment. Media recognition of his work was established at an early time point which contributed significantly patient advocacy and access to treatment
Hertz to use Nuclear Fission in Cure for Cancer (May. 1949)
MGH News Remembering the Early Days of Nuclear Medicine September 1987
Pre-Bomb Radioactivity Birmingham News December 1949
Boston Clinic Will Treat Goiters by New Methods (Jun. 1949)
The Saturday Evening Post: That Fantastic Gland, the Thyroid. (Cover). (Apr. 1948)
Radioactive Iodine Called Goitre Cure September 1947
Boston Sunday Herald $3.40 Goitre Cure Sep 14, 1947
The American Weekly June 2nd, 1946 Cured of Goitre with One Dose
Try Atoms as a Cure Circa Late 1940's
MGH Hotline January 31, 1991
Dr. Saul Hertz in the media
The legacy of Dr. Saul Hertz has not been lost and well documented by his beloved daughter Ms. Barbara Hertz. The life of Dr. Hertz has been recorded and reported by multiple news outlets. Do note the peripheral headlines of newspapers indicating the era in which Dr. Hertz had made his groundbreaking contributions.
The Jewish Advocate May 23, 1946 Local Researchist Discovers Cure for Goitre Through A-Bomb By-Product
MGH News Remembering the Early Days of Nuclear Medicine September 1987
Dr. Hertz Honored Atlantic City May 1941
The Medical Way December 1950
Cleveland Press April 1946 Former Clevelander Developes First Atomic Medical Care
$3.40 Goiter Cure Involves Orange Juice, Iodine Isotope
Greenwich woman helping father get recognition
The Harvard Crimson, June 17, 1946
New York Times, May 20 1946
USA Today, Barbara Bush to have Thyroid Treatment
The Courier Journal, May 1 1946
The Harvard Crimson, May 24, 1949
The American Weekly, February 22 1946
Boston Traveler, August 3 1949
Further media appearances
Dr. Hertz impact on the landscape of treating cancer and other benign conditions was exemplified in the media through various channels. It was clear that the legacy had made an impact on the lives of patients, and the excitement of curing disease with a new modality was evident in the news. This draws parallels to how PSMA and other new targets in treating cancer are making influential waves in the contemporary social media.
