Mole Reporting

husky16 · April 19th, 2008, 17:37

Dr.

Should I or (put a better way) do I have to report having a basal cell mole removed on my next medical. As you know they are very common and have little or no chance of spreading. Thanks

My Flight Surgeon · April 20th, 2008, 00:33

Yes, you should report it. Take copies of the pathology report, the operative report and a letter from you Dr stating there is no sign of basal cell at this time.

husky16 · April 20th, 2008, 12:32

Thank you for the quick reply. Quick question though, do I have to report it legally? I rather not get into I had skin cancer thing and just move on.

If I do report which I probably will, could that delay getting the first class medical if I currently don't have the paperwork you mentioned?

Thanks

My Flight Surgeon · April 20th, 2008, 19:16

Yes you have to report it. Falsification of these forms is a felony. I don't know about you, but I have no desire to live behind granite walls in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Just get the records and take them. The AME will have to either hold the application (which he can do for up to 2 weeks if he is a good guy) or defer it to Oklahoma City which will cause a delay of 6-10 weeks.

Unfortunately, you had the skin cancer and cannot ignore it.

husky16 · April 21st, 2008, 12:27

Thanks Doc.

I will get the reports and get my medical.

Thanks again

ps- why would he need to hold it for 2 weeks

My Flight Surgeon · April 21st, 2008, 16:40

AME's can hold the application for 2 weeks (FAA policy) if they need more information from the airman. For example, I currently am holding one for a guy with high blood pressure who needs to get a note from his doctor. If he brings the note in, we will review it and issue his medical. If he does not bring the note in within 2 weeks, we will defer the application and when he does bring the note we will send it to OKC where it can take 8-10 weeks to be reviewed and the certificate issued. This equals 8-10 weeks of no flying since the current medical is invalid when a new one is transmitted to the FAA.

husky16 · April 22nd, 2008, 19:36

thanks for the clarification. Got my paperwork yesterday. Thanks again

bdy85 · April 24th, 2008, 00:06

can the AME issue the medical to a pilot who has had the cancer removed? Or does it have to be deffered no matter what since it is cancer?

Thanks

My Flight Surgeon · April 24th, 2008, 09:39

Basal cells but the FAA needs to approve the others.

April 19th, 2008, 17:37	#1
husky16 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 64	Mole Reporting Dr. Should I or (put a better way) do I have to report having a basal cell mole removed on my next medical. As you know they are very common and have little or no chance of spreading. Thanks

April 20th, 2008, 00:33	#2
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: Mole Reporting Yes, you should report it. Take copies of the pathology report, the operative report and a letter from you Dr stating there is no sign of basal cell at this time. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

April 20th, 2008, 12:32	#3
husky16 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Mole Reporting Thank you for the quick reply. Quick question though, do I have to report it legally? I rather not get into I had skin cancer thing and just move on. If I do report which I probably will, could that delay getting the first class medical if I currently don't have the paperwork you mentioned? Thanks

April 20th, 2008, 19:16	#4
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: Mole Reporting Yes you have to report it. Falsification of these forms is a felony. I don't know about you, but I have no desire to live behind granite walls in Leavenworth, Kansas. Just get the records and take them. The AME will have to either hold the application (which he can do for up to 2 weeks if he is a good guy) or defer it to Oklahoma City which will cause a delay of 6-10 weeks. Unfortunately, you had the skin cancer and cannot ignore it. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

April 21st, 2008, 12:27	#5
husky16 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Mole Reporting Thanks Doc. I will get the reports and get my medical. Thanks again ps- why would he need to hold it for 2 weeks

April 21st, 2008, 16:40	#6
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: Mole Reporting AME's can hold the application for 2 weeks (FAA policy) if they need more information from the airman. For example, I currently am holding one for a guy with high blood pressure who needs to get a note from his doctor. If he brings the note in, we will review it and issue his medical. If he does not bring the note in within 2 weeks, we will defer the application and when he does bring the note we will send it to OKC where it can take 8-10 weeks to be reviewed and the certificate issued. This equals 8-10 weeks of no flying since the current medical is invalid when a new one is transmitted to the FAA. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

April 22nd, 2008, 19:36	#7
husky16 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 64	Re: Mole Reporting thanks for the clarification. Got my paperwork yesterday. Thanks again

April 24th, 2008, 00:06	#8
bdy85 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids Posts: 5	Re: Mole Reporting can the AME issue the medical to a pilot who has had the cancer removed? Or does it have to be deffered no matter what since it is cancer? Thanks

April 24th, 2008, 09:39	#9
My Flight Surgeon Sr. Aviation Medical Examiner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,322	Re: Mole Reporting Basal cells but the FAA needs to approve the others. __________________ Walter Forred, MD PHX 602-368-5633 www.myflightsurgeon.com

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