Medical and cancer in the family
 

I am about to see the doctor to get my medicals to apply for residency.

My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer last year and he is going through chemotherapy. I don't feel like talking about this. Indeed, I never talk about this. Its like...if I don't talk it's not happening...and writing it on a document feels like giving up on my dad expectations to live. I know...it sound really immature.

Do I need to declare it if my dad is currently in good health?

Re: Medical and cancer in the family
 

Hi Mel, As Far as I know, I had to declare illnesses in the family as they ask you the health of your immediate family, but it didn't go against me as I was in good health, so I think surely it would be the same all round, good luck.
Abbey

Re: Medical and cancer in the family
 

Yes the medical form asks that and it must be completed and initialed by the doctor carrying out the medical.

Re: Medical and cancer in the family
 

Even though you have to say it, it won't mean you are referred or anything. It's not an inherited condition.

I am sorry to hear about your dad :thumbdown:

Jan