The Doctor is in! Ask a Flight Surgeon!

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

What's the current medical prognosis on melanoma wrt DQ'ing? I've got some moles I want to get looked at by a dermatologist, but am a little concerned on what happens if they come back as a "yup that's cancer".

I would rather get seen and treated now than risking a more serious diagnosis because you want to be a pilot.

 

[BearlingBababeano]

I would rather get seen and treated now than risking a more serious diagnosis because you want to be a pilot.

Not even wanting a pilot slot, already been delegated to Restricted Line Officer only w/ MEPS waivers. I'm getting it looked at in March over Spring Break - figured I'd like to go in with it knowing whether or not I'll get med DQ'd if it comes back bad, or if it's something the Navy is willing to work with.

 

[FormerRecruitingGuru]

Not even wanting a pilot slot, already been delegated to Restricted Line Officer only w/ MEPS waivers. I'm getting it looked at in March over Spring Break - figured I'd like to go in with it knowing whether or not I'll get med DQ'd if it comes back bad, or if it's something the Navy is willing to work with.

Got it. As a heads up this forum is centered on aviation and flight physicals. I would suggest the same advice and be seen ASAP.

 

[Mouselovr]

What's the current medical prognosis on melanoma wrt DQ'ing? I've got some moles I want to get looked at by a dermatologist, but am a little concerned on what happens if they come back as a "yup that's cancer".

Dude. Go find out if you have cancer. Odd are you're fine, but skin cancer is extremely treatable in the early phases and not worth delaying care for bc it might DQ you.....
Cant fly planes if you're dead.

DQ wise:

"WAIVER: Malignant melanoma or a history of malignant melanoma is disqualifying for aviation duties. Applicants are generally not considered for waivers, but may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis if greater than 5 years disease-free. Waivers may be considered for designated personnel after treatment is complete, using the AJCC staging system as a guide."
p158 of the NAMI waiver guide.

Edit, forum just updated that you're a non aviation select. Going to leave my original answer up.

I'm not sure non aviation wise, but I imagine melanoma would be temporarily disqualifying from service. You would need to to wait a set amount of time before regaining eligibility to join.