Tree Man Of Java

This is Dede Koswara...he is known as the Treeman of Java, Indonesia. Believe It or Not! he is afflicted with the Human Papilloma Virus that got way out of control...(HPV...ya that is that the simple vaccination everyone is up in arms about). One day Dede cut his leg (on WHAT?!), and the next day a wart showed up and ultimately led to this. The warts have a "bark"-like texture, which led to the "TREEMAN" nickname. Oh, and it was much, much worse! In this photo, he is just OUT of surgery where he had 4 lbs off warts removed! Dede can now walk and hold a pen. He will have a few more operations and hopes to lead a normal life