U.s. Coast Guard...Can i join if i have had my thyroid removed for thyroid cancer?

[Brian]

i just wanted to know if I had my thyroid removed for cancer two years ago,would this prevent
me from joining. My thyroid was removed.your thyroid produces a chemical your organs need to function properly..with out my
thyroid i cannot produce this chemical so i have to take synthroid someone told me it would since i have to take thyroid meds every day for the rest of my life




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i just wanted to know if I had my thyroid removed for cancer two years ago,would this prevent
me from joining. My thyroid was removed.your thyroid produces a chemical your organs need to function properly..with out my
thyroid i cannot produce this chemical so i have to take synthroid someone told me it would since i have to take thyroid meds every day for the rest of my life




In order to ensure the security and confidentiality of our correspondence with our customers, we do not accept inquiries via open email.

Please submit your inquiry again using our web-based secure mail system, which provides an easy-to-use and secure means of submitting and tracking your inquiry. Most inquiries receive a response within one business day...I tried this but i cant get it to work on my computer..Anybody have an answer to my question or a phone number of a recruting office location i can call.I live in a real small town with no local office..

[Yak Rider]

No. Taking thyroid medication is a disqualification from all branches.

[The Oracle]

I agree with the first answerer