Known as "China's Elephant Man," Huang Chuncai suffers from exceptionally large tumors that have stunted his growth, left his bones undeveloped, caused his spine to buckle and restricted his breathing. Now, Huang undergoes a risky surgery.
CURRENT AGE : 32

DIAGNOSED WITH NF: I was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at age four. The doctors said it was too dangerous to operate on me. As each day passed my tumors grew larger and larger. I knew from an early age that I was disabled. Often it feels like life is impossible I’ve had to find the strength inside to carry on. When I went to school, people pointed and laughed at me I was miserable so I left.

DAILY ROUTINE: I have got used to living like this. When I get up in the morning, I go downstairs for breakfast and a wash. I don’t need to brush my teeth, as the tumor has knocked them out.

FAMILY LIFE : I’d be lost without my family’s help I can’t do even the tiniest thing. Because of my tumors I can’t earn money to look after my parents If I could be cured, I would do everything possible to help them.

THE FUTURE: As each day passed my tumors grew larger and larger. This operation is the only chance I have of carrying on my life.


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Has anybody heard about him? It's pretty amazing.