Wondering if anyone has experience with the Dodmerb for AROTC that has been a survivor of childhood cancer, specifically ALL. I am aware that you are allowed to serve if you have not had any cancer treatment/been cancer free for the past 5 years, but that is all I know.I am beginning the dodmerb process soon, any information anyone has on the disease and how Dodmerb handles it would be greatly appreciated.
Dodmerb & Leukemia
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Just found this thread so I hope my info is still helpful.
My son was diagnosed with Childhood Leukemia (ALL) the "garden variety" type with no scary chromosome translocations etc at the age of 2 1/2. He went into almost immediate remission after induction treatment and received chemotherapy (no radiation) for the standard 3 years, and has remained cancer free.
Subsequent to his USNA appointment he was medically DQ'd due to the leukemia history, but received a medical waiver. We did send-aside from medical records-a letter from his Dr stating that medically he was considered cured.
Best wishes.
My son was diagnosed with Childhood Leukemia (ALL) the "garden variety" type with no scary chromosome translocations etc at the age of 2 1/2. He went into almost immediate remission after induction treatment and received chemotherapy (no radiation) for the standard 3 years, and has remained cancer free.
Subsequent to his USNA appointment he was medically DQ'd due to the leukemia history, but received a medical waiver. We did send-aside from medical records-a letter from his Dr stating that medically he was considered cured.
Best wishes.