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Meet Hai Nguyen, the man with the 200-lb tumor. These ... — Meet Hai Nguyen, the man with the 200-lb tumor. These graphic pictures will take you through a journey of Hai's condition and surgery and may not be suitable for all viewers.

Hai's rare condition is called neurofibromatosis.

Hai lives in a remote region of Vietnam.

Hai's tumor has steadily been growing his whole life. Its ... — Hai's tumor has steadily been growing his whole life. Its growth is stealing blood from the rest of his body.

Hai is transported to Ho Chi Minh City and examined ... — Hai is transported to Ho Chi Minh City and examined at a hospital.

Because Hai's condition is so severe, he could not travel ... — Because Hai's condition is so severe, he could not travel outside of Vietnam for this incredibly risky operation.

Anticipating his procedure, Hai is in good spirits.

Hai's friends and supporters were integral in drawing renowned plastic ... — Hai's friends and supporters were integral in drawing renowned plastic surgeon Dr. McKay McKinnon's attention.

Dr. McKinnon is based in Chicago, and he has removed ... — Dr. McKinnon is based in Chicago, and he has removed life-threatening tumors from patients around the world. He traveled to Vietnam to operate on Hai.

Dr. McKinnon acknowledges that Hai's tumor presents one of the ... — Dr. McKinnon acknowledges that Hai's tumor presents one of the biggest challenges of his career.

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