The Man With No Face | BORN DIFFERENT
Aug 10 2021
PURWANTO, 45, from Nganjuk, Indonesia, has tumours that cover the entirety of his face. His first tumour became visible when he was 12 years old, beginning as a small lump behind his right ear and rapidly spreading until it eclipsed all his facial features. Purwanto, who works as a farmer, has to use a headband in order to see and his tumours make eating a challenge. But despite his condition, in his village he is well-liked and respected. Purwanto did have his tumours operated on in the past, but they grew back even worse - and now he says he does not want any further surgery as his mother forbade it.

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