Dede, the 'Treeman' has received treatment for his affliction and has started to reclaim his own body. What kind of life can he expect to lead from here on out?
Does anyone know how he`s doing now, and if the chemo did work, i so want him to have a great life, he deserves it, has he been able to do any work on his field yet? So many quetions
Posts: 5 | Location (where you live): UNITED KINGDOM | Registered: 22 November 2007
Ditto about wanting to know the results of the chemo. So what if they cut off the warts. The viewers need to know if there is treatment that will stop the growth. I am very worried his need for long-term treatment was brushed under the carpet. I have only seen"Half Man - Half Tree" and "Search for a Cure." Is there a third sequel I missed?
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On August 26, 2008, MSNBC reported that Dede had returned home following surgery to remove thirteen pounds (5.8 kilo) of warts from his body. In all, 95% of the warts were removed. On December 12, 2008, MSNBC reported that his warts had returned and it appears he will need two surgeries a year for the rest of his life to keep them at bay.
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Originally posted by MelissaB: On August 26, 2008, MSNBC reported that Dede had returned home following surgery to remove thirteen pounds (5.8 kilo) of warts from his body. In all, 95% of the warts were removed. On December 12, 2008, MSNBC reported that his warts had returned and it appears he will need two surgeries a year for the rest of his life to keep them at bay.
Mabye they should give him Donor Organs for the parts in its body that don't work. Since those things are (mostlY) cousing this infection/wart it could mabye be an idea..
Just came here to share it!
greatings.
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I saw the documentary and it's stayed with me, embedded very deeply. He seems to have such a tough life, yet the love of his villagers. He's forced to work in a traveling freak show with others who have infirmities... He's a brave guy and I sure hope he can find some lasting happiness. He's a hero... though the kind we rarely, if ever hear about.
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Posts: 2 | Location (where you live): UNITED STATES | Registered: 23 July 2009
I watched the documentary last night. Said. The poor guy had to wait 4-6 weeks for medication from the US. Where is the foreign policy? Indonesia, should swallow its pride and send him to the US for proper treatment. Indonesia waited for weeks for medication, which clear shows they do not have it. I wish the two nations involved can work closely. Good luck to him and the lady he hopes to marry.
Regards: Mfundo Molloh Simelane, Republic of south Africa.
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