Medical China's Elephant Man: Risky Surgery Airing Sun Jun 7 9P

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The upcoming National Geographic show features Huang Chuncai, known as "China's Elephant Man," who suffers from a 50-pound facial tumor. The show highlights the severe impact of his condition, which has led to stunted growth, undeveloped bones, a buckled spine, and breathing difficulties. Huang is set to undergo a risky surgery, and the episode aims to shed light on his challenging situation. The show is scheduled to air on June 7 at 9 PM, and viewers are encouraged to watch the preview available online. The discussion expresses hope for Huang's successful surgery and acknowledges the severity of his condition.
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When I first saw this upcoming National Geographic show advertised, I caught a glimpse of this poor man and actually thought it was a joke... I was waiting for a punch line. It took a moment to realize that what I was seeing was real! He has a 50 Lb tumor on his face.

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SUN JUN 7 9P

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.
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/china-s-elephant-man-4210/Overview

Here is a video preview
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/china-s-elephant-man-4210/Overview#tab-Videos/06728_00
 
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Just a reminder for anyone interested. This will air tomorrow.
 
It is surprising that he has made it this far. I hope his surgery goes very well for him.
 

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