Coostietightner123
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As some of you will know, I posted a bit of a life story on here maybe a month ago. Long story short, if that’s possible.
Im an HRO on the threshold of getting my licence and life back. Im an HGV driver. Luck has never been my friend.
And so it was with little surprise I was admitted to hospital with suspected pancreatic cancer. Life can be harsh sometimes.
Last couple of days, this suspicion has unfortunately become a reality. Im as ok as I can be with it. Prognosis for pancreatic cancer, is not inspiring.
So, my issue…. Im currently waiting on my DVLA medical. I’ve been advised by DVLA that because I paid for a D4 form to be filled in by my doctor, they will probably not ask for further information, as all the questions they would ask around dependency and misuse etc have already been answered. No history in the last 6 years of mental health or physical health. This has already been signed off.
However, my oncologist surgeon has told me I will likely need surgery and possibly chemo at some point. I know there will probably be medication.
The DVLA medical consists of a few things, inclusive of prodding and poking one’s abdomen, which would not be favourable if I’ve had surgery, or even now when my pancreas is quite tender. Cancer, unless it’s cerebral, isnt a concern to DVLA unless of course medication etc makes you drowsy or would make you unsafe to drive. Something that I would have to declare. When you are sent your letter to arrange a medical, how long do you have before having to reapply? How long is a piece of string, but assuming I had surgery would I still have time to have a medical? Should I inform DVLA NOW, of my condition?
This has thrown a spanner directly into my life. But I’ve been dogged and determined about firstly addressing the issues that blighted me and helped put me in this position. I’ve dedicated the last three years to the pursuit of a new life, free from alcohol and any other issues. I could probably have asked questions more concisely, but my blurb reflects the storm going around in my head at the moment.
Thanks all
As some of you will know, I posted a bit of a life story on here maybe a month ago. Long story short, if that’s possible.
Im an HRO on the threshold of getting my licence and life back. Im an HGV driver. Luck has never been my friend.
And so it was with little surprise I was admitted to hospital with suspected pancreatic cancer. Life can be harsh sometimes.
Last couple of days, this suspicion has unfortunately become a reality. Im as ok as I can be with it. Prognosis for pancreatic cancer, is not inspiring.
So, my issue…. Im currently waiting on my DVLA medical. I’ve been advised by DVLA that because I paid for a D4 form to be filled in by my doctor, they will probably not ask for further information, as all the questions they would ask around dependency and misuse etc have already been answered. No history in the last 6 years of mental health or physical health. This has already been signed off.
However, my oncologist surgeon has told me I will likely need surgery and possibly chemo at some point. I know there will probably be medication.
The DVLA medical consists of a few things, inclusive of prodding and poking one’s abdomen, which would not be favourable if I’ve had surgery, or even now when my pancreas is quite tender. Cancer, unless it’s cerebral, isnt a concern to DVLA unless of course medication etc makes you drowsy or would make you unsafe to drive. Something that I would have to declare. When you are sent your letter to arrange a medical, how long do you have before having to reapply? How long is a piece of string, but assuming I had surgery would I still have time to have a medical? Should I inform DVLA NOW, of my condition?
This has thrown a spanner directly into my life. But I’ve been dogged and determined about firstly addressing the issues that blighted me and helped put me in this position. I’ve dedicated the last three years to the pursuit of a new life, free from alcohol and any other issues. I could probably have asked questions more concisely, but my blurb reflects the storm going around in my head at the moment.
Thanks all