China's 'Hippo Man' to Receive Free Treatment for Nose Tumor

Doctors have agreed to treat China's "Hippo Man" for free, potentially curing a cancerous tumor that has deformed his face and put his life at risk.

Last year, Fei Jianjun, 41, first noticed a small red bump on the tip of his nose.

"I didn't pay much attention as it's only a small bump," he told Rex USA.

But the bump grew rapidly and now covers almost half his face.Fei is unable to breathe through his nose, and the swelling has pushed his eyes to the sides of his head.

Some residents of the village of Maxiang in China's Jilin province mock Fei when he goes outside, and others are reportedly fearful he will spread his affliction to them.

"I try my best not to go out, as my family is too poor to compensate others if I scare them and make them sick," Fei told the press.

Fei and his family are unable to afford medical treatment for the tumor and have been taking on odd jobs to cover the cost of pain relievers.

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