I'm going to have this mole checked out by the doctor on monday, and I was going through the worst outcome in my head, that it could be cancer. It does have some symptoms, but not a lot so if it is cancer it's in the early stages and can probably be removed before it spread. So my actual question is, what if you had a cancerous spot on your skin but had it removed and do not have cancer, can you still join the military. (I'm wanting to join the army and I'm hoping that I still can even if it is cancer)
2006-07-21 20:21:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I gather from your question that though you want to join the military, you haven't talked to a recruiter yet.
If you're serious about joining the Army, you need to talk to a recruiter. And once you do, you can call him any time and ask him questions like this.
History of skin cancer is not an automatic disqualification for military service. As long as you pass your physical, you'll still be able to enlist.
2006-07-21 21:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Likely not, but I'm not a recruiter.
It's completely normal to feel the way you do.
I've posted a link about joining the military. You can find some answers listed there.
Also, give a recruiter a call and ask your doctor, although I'm not sure your doctor will have a yes or no answer for you.
I hope your visit to the doctor is a relief, and that you can go on to join the military.
Good luck to you.
2006-07-21 20:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The military will want to know if you have a pre -existing condition that will effect your ability to perform your duty. That's the only condition. My recommendation is that you have it cared for prior to enlistment. Get a clean bill of health from your doctor, then, serve your country. Good luck.
2006-07-21 20:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by homerunhitter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure that when you have completed your treatment (however extensive it needs to be), make sure that it is all disclosed when you try to enlist.
When I went to Parris Island, during the check-in medical exam, one recruit failed to tell the doctors at MEPS about something, and the Parris Island doctors felt it was severe enough to drop him from training before it even started.
2006-07-22 03:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Should be OK. Say you had your apendix out when you were 10, you would still be welcome in the military. They don't turn many folks down, especially these days. There is a war on, in case you hadn't heard.
Thank you for considering military service, I will pray for your safety and your family.
2006-07-21 20:27:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My uncle had the same thing but it was apparently from the sunbad in the salon with the UV lights but no i shouldnt think that it should stop you from joining.
2006-07-22 06:48:11 · answer #6 · answered by HHH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋