That's something I never could understand. I was treated for thyroid
cancer (surgery & radiation) in 1996. I've been cancer free ever since.
Yet when I went in for my student pilot medical last year, the cancer
seemed to be an issue. I don't understand why, as I have not had cancer
for 10 years. Why would not having cancer be an issue? Are they afraid
I'm going to have an attack of cancer while flying and be incapacitated?
Just one of those FAA mysteries I suppose.

Debbie

Tri-Pacer wrote:
I've recently read a couple of articles concerning people who have had
cancer and upon completion of treatment been able to obtain a special
issuance.

Why would a special issuance be required if the person had been successfully
treated for cancer and was free of the disease?

I don't remember if a cancer question was on the medical application or not.