ViperGuy Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Dudes/Chicks, Background: July 2010 diagnosed with CHONDROSARCOMA in left upper jaw/lower cheek bone. Has not metastisized. After 5 surgeries, clear margins/cancer free. Except for 3 molars (right side) entire alveolar ridge (including all other teeth) removed. Nov 2010, upper jaw reconstructed via "fibula free flap" surgery. Currently waiting to start the process for dental implants. No complications to this point. Able to valsalva(sp?) normally after initial reconstructive surgery. Full function/mobility of left leg (donor). Follow up MRI/CT's scheduled every 3 months to look for re-occurrence. No Chemotherapy. I know this type of cancer does have a high rate of recurrence, so I'm looking for your honest opinions as to whether I will fly again, just give it to me straight (sts) Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarheadBoom Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) We have someone in our SQ who just recently got back on flying status from cancer. He was required to be cancer-free for 2 years after his last chemo treatment (I know you said you didn't have chemo...) before they would even start the waiver process. It took a med board, several false starts, and the threat of a letter to a Congressman for it to finally be done, but he's back to unrestricted flying. This was AFRC, however. YMMV. edit: spelin Edited February 25, 2011 by JarheadBoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperGuy Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the replies fellas. I know it will be an uphill battle, but I've been there and done that before. I would greatly appreciate any insight from the Doc's on the forum; be it positive or negative. Thanks in advance. Edited February 28, 2011 by ViperGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagasticks Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 not a med dude, just wanted to encourage you to fight the good fight and dont rest until you're happy. There's a waiver for everything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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