China's Elephant Man

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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.

http://channel.nationalgeographic.co...w#tab-Overview


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

[Glavus]

I ran into one of these things few years ago, really sad and nasty.

[`doll]

Damn, growing up must've been harsh.
I wonder why it was too dangerous to operate on him before his tumors grew
but they're doing it now?

[Oisterman]

That looks like a really bad shop.

Not saying it is. But it looks like one :/

Looking like a bad shop IRL must suck.

[MerkaMerka]

brather be the girl with 8 limbs then this dude.

[Xente]

He lol'd his face off.



Nothing can beat the real elephant man, Joseph Merrick!

[Lawliet1]

If thats his tongue it looks like a ball sac

[ramennn]

I ran into one of these things few years ago, really sad and nasty.

They're people, not things.

[Croﮎﮎ]

I thought a penis was hanging out of his mouth

[vexicat]

I ran into one of these things few years ago, really sad and nasty.

wtf???

1010101010

[Mime Taxidermy]

I feel sorry for him, growing up must of been a *****.

[ZormaX]

Man, I really hope this operation goes well

EDIT: People who made fun of him deserve to....

[power_gamer_6]

GL to this dude.

[Nichons]

That doesn't look like an elephant at all.

[Veron]

I thought a penis was hanging out of his mouth

What that isnt what it is?

[Leviarel]

Some of you should have been the one in the picture, not the guy himself.

Penis hanging out of his mouth? And referring him as a 'THING'?

Seriously.

[zipykido]

This reminds me of the family guy episode where peter wishes his bones away combined with the one where he has a stroke.

[Neutral]

his tounge (i thinks thats what that is) looks like a ball sack

[lm8dark]

that's his tongue..
BTW, i hope his operation goes well.

[Nichons]

Wow, that's a really bad photoshop. :/

[`doll]

LOL. Some of you guys sound hella mean. :c

[Ghoulishdoll]

Of course they do, they live in a life of luxury with the only deficiency either being learning and monetary ones.

[shusakuu]

Hope everything will be alright for him, and I thought I had issues.