Ding Dong

I did ask this question before under a different thread, so i apologize if you've already read it but i would like a little more reassurance if it can be given.
4 years ago i finished High dose chemotherapy for lymphoma. I'm in good health now and feel great but i'm worried if having had Cancer, will it cause me to fail my medical? I would like to know if any of you expats have had the big 'C' before you went. I don't need details, i'm just looking for reassurance as i don't want to start paying for agents and TRA's, if i'm going to fail my medical. I will appreciate any feed back.

nev_n_angie

Hi Ding Dong!

I 'think' from other treads that youhave to be 2 years 'clear' in order to pass the meds for immigration - not too sure. There was a thread on here to do with Breast Cancer and from what I can remember, the lady got her Visas!

I hope this helps - try to use the search icon at the top of the screen and see what it comes up with

Angie

daisylilymum

Hi,
Don't know all the in's & out's but my BIL had non hodgkins, got treated, cured and then went to Oz got citizenship...........then came home (nothing to do with Ca)!

My mum's friend had ovarian cancer, got cured and then went to Oz on a retirement type visa - she's still there.

So I guess that means if you've got the all clear for long enough you won't fail the meds. Probably a two year + min wait in remission?

Best of luck

Ding Dong

Thanks Nev & Angie. I'll do that

nev_n_angie

Hiya - found this...

[quote=JAJ;4554140]In fact the general "rule of thumb" with cancer is a 3 year clear period. However every case is different and professional assitance is essential in all cases of this type. Try Peter Bollard in Sydney: http://users.bigpond.net.au/onk/

and...

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443152&highlight=cancer

Hope this helps - Good luck!

Angie

Ding Dong

And i thank you too Daisylilymum

pata

Hi
I had the exact same worries as you. I went through treatment for cancer, agressive chemo etc, and did wonder if visa application was going to be a non starter!!
I needn't have worried however.
Medicals were absolutely fine, got a letter from my consultant and panel doctor said basically ... you are fit and well now and consultant gave positive report so no problems.
I did the visa application myself, didn't use an agent, despite having worries about medical etc.
I'm sure everything will be fine, as I say I worried so much beforehand and it turned out to be over nothing.
Alison

Ding Dong

Thanks Alison, That does make me feel better. much appreciated.