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Cancer history

ladysuz

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May 27, 2009
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Hi, everyone -

I had cancer 4.5 years ago but there's been no evidence of disease since treatment. Does anybody know or suspect that I'll get turned down because of it? Does anybody know if someone with a similar diagnosis was accepted?

Thanks!
 

rupeshhari

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Sep 15, 2008
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Doc's Request.
Jan 2009
AOR Received.
Feb 2009 from VO
IELTS Request
Didn't do IELTS.
File Transfer...
Not transfered to regional office.
Med's Request
July 2010 with RPRF and another PCC.
Med's Done....
Meds - September 2010. PCC - Late Oct 2010
Interview........
Waived
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December 2010 - Exactly days shy of 2 years since I sent in my application to CIO.
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I dont know the answer to this, but shall bump up this message so others can reply.
 

aanbaan

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what i heard is that they do test for AIDS / TB / General Urine / General chest X-Ray.

so, the chances are that your cancer may not be detected unless they do a blood TLC/DLC and find something unusual.

this is all speculation.. wait for seniors to reply...
 

aanbaan

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Apr 1, 2009
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Visa Office......
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NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-Apr-2009
Doc's Request.
14-May-2009
AOR Received.
09-Jul-2009
Med's Request
30-Aug-2009
Med's Done....
05-Sep-2009
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
30-Aug-2009
VISA ISSUED...
24-Feb-2010
LANDED..........
08-Aug-2010
I guess, I have an answer for you...

Go for it... but, make a strong case that your cancer was eliminated 4.5 years back. some cancers today are curable and they ma consider.

Get tests done in advance showing no signs of cancer with your file. send a cover note to CIC Sydney along with Xerox of fresh reports. If they accept your case, then, send original reports to you local CHC along with your file.

In most likelihood, if your cancer is truly eliminated, they will consider.

They may ask for a few extra tests from some lab approved by them during the medicals phase.

Overall, the canadian immigration process is quite reasonable. I'm sure they'll oblige.
 

rupeshhari

VIP Member
Sep 15, 2008
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec 2008 to CIO
Doc's Request.
Jan 2009
AOR Received.
Feb 2009 from VO
IELTS Request
Didn't do IELTS.
File Transfer...
Not transfered to regional office.
Med's Request
July 2010 with RPRF and another PCC.
Med's Done....
Meds - September 2010. PCC - Late Oct 2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Early November 2010
VISA ISSUED...
December 2010 - Exactly days shy of 2 years since I sent in my application to CIO.
LANDED..........
2011
The thing is that Sydney probably won't even look at those documents, so until it goes to the visa offices you will not really know.

Why don't you speak to a CIC approved doctor and see what s/he says.
 

Nit4canada

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May 13, 2009
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As far as i know, the medical test is for detecting any illness which is contagious in nature. Because they can be harmful for public wellbeing. In your case cancer is not a contagious disease as far as i know and it is already cured in your case. Consequently it will not have any adverse effect on your immigration application. I think you should go ahead confidently. Good Luck.
 

Leon

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The medicals are for two purposes, to eliminate danger to the Canadian public due to contagious diseases and well as prevent undue stress on Canadian health care. Since the cancer is cured that many years ago, I don't think it will be a problem. It may depend on what kind of cancer it is, how likely it is to come back. You may need some extra doctors reports to show that it's gone.
 

PMM

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Hi

Leon said:
The medicals are for two purposes, to eliminate danger to the Canadian public due to contagious diseases and well as prevent undue stress on Canadian health care. Since the cancer is cured that many years ago, I don't think it will be a problem. It may depend on what kind of cancer it is, how likely it is to come back. You may need some extra doctors reports to show that it's gone.
Most people are not considered cured unless the cancer has been in remission for 5 years. So the OP will probably be required to submit additional information after the medical from his/her oncologist

PMM