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Article: A Veterinary Medicine Interview: Dr. Timothy M. Fan

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Veterinary Medicine
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April 1, 2007
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Practitioners, says this veterinary oncologist, must be not only clinically competent but also caring and compassionate. "A good veterinarian is like a ball of wax-he or she can be shaped to the different circumstances and needs of the patient and pet owner."

Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (internal medicine and oncology), is an assistant professor of oncology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and a Veterinary Medicine Editorial Advisory Board member.

Who was your most memorable patient?

Emmett, a 15-year-old dog who was diagnosed with advanced multiple myeloma more than seven years ago and who I am still happily managing. Emmett is special to me because he ...

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