[sarajean]

I am visiting from the Korea forum, where I posted this:

I know we all did a ton of research before choosing our agencies/programs for the adoption of our children, so I'd like to pick our collective brain, if I may.

Is it possible to begin an international adoption when you've been in remission from breast cancer for 1.5 years?

A work friend of my mom's had breast cancer, and since then she and her DH have struggled with multiple miscarriages. They have decided they'd like to adopt, and asked to talk to me about our experience. Before I talk to her I want to know if this is even a possibility...I think I remember Korea having a requirement of 5 years cancer free before you can apply...is this true for most international programs?

As far as I know her health prognosis is good, and they are in their late 30s. Thank you in advance to anyone who can tell me anything!

I have since confirmed that there is a five year remission rule for South Korea, and I am wondering if any of you know if the same rule applies for Guatemala? Thank you for your help!

[cbjz]

My husband has had 3 brain tumors and surgeries.... at current there is a small one that has not changed size for 2 years... All we had to have was a letter from all of his doctors stating that it was not life threatening and it did not hinder him from parenting....We are in PGN right now and everything has run very smoothly and there has been no hang ups because of his health... The first tumor was 10 years ago, second 5 years and the last surgery for a tumor was 6 years ago... I do not know if this helps or not.

Cbjz
Mom to Josh 12
Aug 4 baby Zoe born
Aug 12 excepted referral
Nov 18 DNA
Nov 30 match
Dec 22 pre approval
Dec 23-28 visit
Jan 26 enter PGN
waiting......

[cbjz]

I got the time frame turned around
6 years ago for second surgery
5 years ago third surgery


I hope all works out for your friend
cbjz

[carlajm]

I sent you a private message

[Mamarama]

I can't speak for other countries, but as long as the person has no contagious diseases and his or her life expectancy is now normal (post treatment), then it's a non issue for Guatemala. The phrase "normal life expectancy" is very important in the medical letter.

Also, it's important that the placing agency and homestudy agency work very closely together in addressing this in the homestudy and it would be ideal for the homestudy agency to accept the medical letter done for the dossier for the homestudy medical. This way the language in the medical letter and home study will match exactly to avoid any confusion.

I have many cancer survivors home with their babies.

T

[sarajean]

Thank you all for your answers! I am so happy to be able to give this woman hope! I am going to direct her to adoption.com for continued support. Your input has really helped me prepare for talking to her, and I thank you.