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An Indonesian man whose body is covered by
hundreds of tumours has made a final plea for
help as the rare condition robs him of his sight.
Slamet, from East Java, is believed to be
suffering from neurofibromatosis, a genetic
condition which causes uncontrollable growths
along the nerves. According to his brother
Suwadi, the 59-year-old had a tumour removed
from his waist in 1991. But six months later
tumours began to form all over his face and
body.
Years later the condition has become intolerable
and Slamet suffers constant pain throughout his
body. Recently the tumours have started
blocking his nostrils, making it difficult for him
to breath
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Slamet is now unable to work and relies on
handouts.
Neurofibromatosis is the name for a number of
genetic conditions that cause swellings or
lumps.
Although many people who have the condition
inherit it from one of their parents, up to 50 per
cent develop it randomly from a gene mutation
before they are born.
Despite their alarming appearance, the growths
and swellings - called neurofibromas and caused
by a growth of cells - are not cancerous or
contagious.
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Culled from UK Daily Mail

This is a terrible condition but non-contagious; thats a relief if you ask me.
However I hope/pray he gets the necessary treatment soon.

Its such a terrible condition to live with.

Daaaaaayyyyyymmmmmm!!!!!!!!

Wow, this makes me so sad.