Hello Pootocancer, 

I am very sorry to hear about your son's cancer diagnosis at such a young age and it must be so deeply upsetting for him not to be able to drive again especially if it's something he enjoys doing. It's so sad and I hope this will only be temporary but I think it's important to follow your consultant's advice if they believe that the cancer will affect his ability to drive. There is useful information on our website on cancer and driving and I would also highly recommend you have a look at the cancer and driving section on the government website. 

It might be worth getting in touch with his consultant to clarify how long he won't be able to drive for - or you could also seek the opinion of another consultant just to make sure.  Mention what you have seen on the DVLA website but ultimately, the medical experts will be in the best position to assess whether your son will be able to drive again as they will know all the details of his condition and how it might affect driving. It's really sad though that he might have to stop doing something he enjoys so much. 

I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who have been in a similar position and that they will have some positive stories to share with you based on their personal journeys and experiences. 

We're thinking of your son during this challenging time and wanted you to know that you are not alone and you will hopefully meet others here who have been in a similar place before and who will understand how frustrating this must be for your son. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator