Face-eating Tumor!

woah, that is burly.
Thanks for your ongoing list Fiona, I have always been intruiged by really nasty pathogens, parasites, and the like---you are aquainting me with even more impressive diseases.

i watch discovery health all the time, and i was trying to research more about a program i saw the other night called face eating tumor. however, it was a different kind of face eating tumor that was something you would never want to have. i think you should check it out, you might be interested. go to www.dicovery.com/health and search for "face eating tumor" and see what times its playing, and if you wanted to do research on it, the disease is call gigantiform cementoma. i hope i could add something to your list!

I saw the same program and I have been trying to find a before/after picture of Novemthree because no one belives me when I tell them how huge the tumors were.

Yes I also saw the show. I was actually fliping through channels when I saw it. A little boy name novemtree, who was only five years old had the disease. In the early stages of the disease, he looked absolutely terrible and in severe pain,but thanks to the doctors and organization that helped him and his family, he was given a new face, which looked absolutely fabulous. I hope he is doing well, and I actually pray for the boy and his family and others who might have or might have had the disease.

I also watched the story of Novemtree. It was so wonderful to see how so many came together to help this little guy. It is an inspriation to us all to never give up hope and to love ourselves no matter what. THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE!
I wish I could tell him how wonderful he looks and how proud I am of his courage, strenght ect.

God bless that little boy!

I saw the episode on DH a few days ago and went searching. Found the link to the organisation that helped him - Tzuzchi.

http://taipei.tzuchi.org.tw/tzquart/2004su/qs15.htm

regards,
Thamizha

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I watched the doc last nite (screened in New Zealand for the first time). What an inspiration Novemtree is to the world. And amazing to see the before and after pictures. Lets PRAY that the tumors do not re-grow. Also what a beautiful family!!!

What a skill and courage the doctors has to perform such a critical operation successfully. It must be only example on earth to get one kg tumour out from the face of a 5 years old boy. What an inspiring godly job they did. God blese them all ( Doctors, family and the boy Novemtree).

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I saw the documentary tonight in England. What amazing people those tzuchi volunters are. And as for little Novemthree - what a brave little boy he is. I cried all the way through and when I saw him playing football with some other children at the end I was so happy I can't describe. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

Ian, I cried all the way through too.

I also watched it in England last night and was overwhelmed by the love and support that the little boy so rightly received and deserved. He is a very very brave little boy and i wish him lots of happiness and to the surgeons well what can I say I was very proud that we have people with the skills they possess.

Hello,I am sorry to tell you but Novemtree died September 14 of respitory trouble I saw it on this documentary.

I dont understand why its not on the web. At the end of the documentary it plainly states that novembthree passed away from a fever. Very sad.

My wife and I watched and cheered with the success Novemtree was showing as the result of his face surgery to remove the tumor. What a trooper he was. We were heartbroken to read at the end of the program that Novemtree passed away from a respiratory problem on Sept. 15. Our thoughts are with his family on their loss.

I also saw the show i was so amazed how the
surgeons and volunters helped out this amazing
little boy and his family get though the
tumor. i am blessed how wonderful he did though the operation. when i first saw him on the show i thought to my self that i hope he would get better and well he was only 5 years old and he went thougth alot
now this little boy is well and in heven now then stell have the tumor

Novemthree died on september 14th.

I just watched the show today, twice. First in the afternoon, caught most of it and cried through most of it as well. When I returned from football, I watched a repeat of the show late of the evening. Cried again and was happy at the end until at the very end of the show TLC indicated that he passed away Sept 14/05. I wish I hadn't watched it again because the first time I didn't see that extra blurb they added to the end. I feel soo bad for the family right now. To have gone through everything..

My prayers are with Siahaan family... I can't imagin e how they feel.......

I feel very very sad. Life is so challenging and fragile. God knows the best.

I saw the story of this innocent child at the
TLC just a few hours ago.i was so shocked and my
husband,because his face was covered with seven
tumors.I was crying from the beginning up to the
ending when the boy arrived in his small village
somewhere in Indonesia.

Too bad that the boy did not survive after the
three surgeries and the effort of those good
people from Tzu-Chi organization.

Perhaps the innocent boy don't belong here in
this world,but he was an inspiration to the
others as he bravely battles from this tyrant
diseases.RIP and God bless the Tsu Chi
Foundation.

I will continually give my help financially to
reach the less fortunate people in order to
achieve more peace in my heart and my mind.

LG :)

I watched the program too on TLC last night and I was shocked and saddened to learn that after all he went through that baby died in September. I was happy though that his face looked far better and he had the eyesight in his right eye. He learned to walk and even played soccer...

My prayers are with his family. Especially his Father who was so patient and loving.

I just saw an episode on TLC yesterday that showed the surgery for the removal for this growth. It was pretty amazing how the surgeons were able to reconstruct the patient's face w/ part of the tumor because the tumor basically destroyed the underlying bone structure.

I saw Novemthree's story on Discovery Health Channel one or two days ago. It was very touching and I was amazed by the skill of the doctors, the patience of the father and Novemthree's own bravery. It was awful and shocking to know that he died after having suffered so long to get rid of the tumors. God give his soul peace, his family strength, and the doctors encouragement to change more people's lives for the better. My prayers are also with the organization that helped Novemthree...what a wonderful race of human beings we can be if we just want to.

Great documentary. So sad for this family who had unconditional love and devotion to their son. Heartbreaking to hear that he passed after so much surgery.

Just wanted to share the experience I had with Novemthree and his family. I saw the program November 2004. I searched until I got a contact for this child. My husband and I starting sending gifts of toys, candy, clothing and many other items for the entire family. We also have been financially supporting the family. We correspond through mail with the family and I also have an e-mail address of a close friend of theirs. The family sent me a photograph taken after Novemthree's surgery of all 4 family members. It is on my desk. I truly loved this child and tried to make his life better. Novemthree needed more surgery and went to Taiwan for 1 month in July, he was however too sick to undergo such a risky surgery. His mother contacted me that he needed certain things in order to get healthy enough for surgery. I immediately sent money and 3 weeks later I was informed that he had died. We are in touch with the family and will remain so forever. If you would like to help this family with money or gifts, please contact me and I will tell you how. They are in extreme poverty.

If you requested the address of the close friend to Novemthree's family, I would love to have it to send itees, even though he has passed. A woman by the name of Cindy Todd posted the mesage explaining that she had this contact information.

Thanks,
Brandy Baird

Oct 7th, 2005
I just saw the program on Discovery Health Channel. I was flipping channels and caught Indonesian language (I speak bahasa Indonesia), very touching program. He such a brave little boy. We're heartbroken by the passing of the brave little boy - Our prayers with Siahaan family.

Spelling correction in the above email: itees to items

After viewing the show on Discovery Health, I was saddened to read that Novemthree had passed away just this past September 14, 2005.
As I watched this episode I was glued to the television. After the episode ended I quickly came to my computer to find anymore information that I could about Novemthree. This is where I ended.
During the episode I was thanking God for giving man the wisdom to perform such tasks and too I was thanking God for my health! God is just so good! When I want to complain, I always try to remember that there is someone who is worser off than I am.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Novemthree seemed to be carefree. Thank God for his father who was by his side at all times. The times that I did see him crying I begin to pray and ask the Lord to help that baby.
Now to find out that Novemthree has passed and to have gone on with the Lord, his story, as we can see, is surely an inspiration to us who had the opportunity to share his life story. I am sure that he is shining brightly in God's garden and is at peace.

I cannot agree with the last post regarding God. I think He has rather a lot to answer for, Stephanie, and I for one do not see God as "good" having watched such a heart-rending show.

Im not sure if anyone has seen this show recently, but a subtitle was added to the final credit roll. Novemtree has passed on due to complications of an infection on Sept. 23, 2005. I was really rooting for the little guy.

Whoops, didnt see that addition a few posts above. i wasnt too sure on the exact date...

I too, saw the story of Novemthree on Discovery Health, last night. I was so inspired by the courage and good humor of this precious baby throughout his ordeal of the many surgeries. I was deeply saddened to learn that he lost his battle for life, after all he had been through. Novemthree touched me deeply and I took this little boy into my heart, and cried when I heard of his passing. It doesn't seem fair. He was so courageous and so sweet. My prayers go out to his family.

Tim, thank you for your opinion on my comment.

Like so many of you, after seeing Novemthree's story on TV, I had know more about his life and family. I also had to set extra time aside with my own children to simply love them like Novemthree's father did him.Last but not least, I had to praise God for the masterful way he used this small child to touch so many hearts around the world. What a blessing Novemthree has been to all of us. His loss surely brings sorrow to his family (and us!), but his undying testimony gives strength to hope and compassion.Two things this world needs more of. Novemthree now lives in God's amazing design in a perfect body in a perfect place. I almost lost my daughter to a split skull (resulted from an overlooked birth defect). Her brain was traumatized, and she endured pain, memory loss, and so much more. Why she, Novemthree, and so many others are chosen for such a role in God's plan is not for me to question. He gave us life, and he can take it away. I just praise God that Novemthree is alive and well with him now.

I saw the show and was so impressed and heartbroken that i decided to do a project on gigantiform cementomas. The problem is that since it is such a rare illness there is hardly any information. If anyone knows anything about this illness or a good website I can go to to get some information please let me know.

I too cried from start to finish watching this program about Novembtree. What a little trooper! He really makes you think about everything you have to be thankful for and how petty our problems are in comparison. I too wanted to send him some toys and his family some financial support. I was so very sad to see the final statement that he had died in September. Is Cindy's posting ligitimate? Does she have the family's real address? I would still like to send them a card to tell them how wonderful and brave their little boy was!

I am very sorry to tell everyone this, but Novemthree died about a year ago from resperitory failure, I belive it was associated with the pnumonia that he contracted through the tumor removal surgeries. Once again, I am very sorry to break this all to you. It crushed me when I found out

I just hope through his suffering others may live. He was sent to the world for a reason and perhaps his passing will bring us all a little closer together!

I so much appreciate Stephanie's message (Oct 7) of hope ... that Novembtree is now with God. I also appreciate Tim's view that God has some explaining to do. It is awesome that we have been given intelligence and liberty to choose freely what we believe and Who we will believe. Why does God allow this to happen to innocent children?? I think about this often as I have a young beautiful daughter who's life is threatened everyday by a terrible chronic illness. So I have to choose what to do about this. I find tremendous comfort knowing that my God tells me in His word, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son ..." John 3:16. Seek Him. I pray for comfort and peace for Novembree's family. I think about his father who was so faithful to his son. And certainly his mother too.

What a wonderful child Novemthree was, his spirit seemed filled with joy and he sought to blame no one for his condition. I ask God to ease his families suffering and grief and praise him for the chance to share in this wonderful story as heart breaking as it is.
Even in Novemthree's death there is inspiration. I believe many children around the world can be helped by our generosity and love. There are many worthy charities who support children in terrible conditions just like Novemthree, please don't miss this chance to improve anothers life through your support. God bless you all for caring for this child.

Novemthree's story is not one about Novemthree, but of looking at ourselves and those we love. I love my beautiful daughter and my two handsome sons. They are not beautiful, not handsome to anyone but my wife and I.

Novemthree was first a medical curiosity, then a tiny hero for making it through the surgeries, then a martyr by dying due to complications. He is one in six-and-a-half billion, and so are each of my children. They are my top values in this life, and Novemthree's journey is both a reminder and a warning that my own might experience similar difficulties. Will they be killed by natural causes or a drunk driver? Will they outlive me, or will I have to bury them? I don't know. I won't know until it happens.

Novemthree was both beautiful and gross. He was human, and an example of what it means to be a truly diverse human - one the vast majority of us will never experience, but can in a way appreciate. We could recognize he was human even before the first surgery. With more suregeries, he looked more "normal". It surprises me that he is being complimented for being a real trooper, when he was simply being a boy. He wanted to play when he wanted to play, and he threw a tantrum when he wasn't allowed to play. So do my boys. Humans do that. There is nothing super-natural about it.

I can understand the pain that the parents have been through. I don't deny them that. I wish for them to understand that Novemthree's tale will make me dearer to my children. I love them now, I will love them more. My children will not remember that I kissed them several times and cried over them while they slept. But I will.

I cannot help but make this sound like selfishness. I do not know the mind of anyone else; I am only trying to understand my own mind. Novemthree's death made me cry, but the reason was simple: I am not afflicted with the same disease and my wife and children are not. His mortality forced me to think of my children's mortality, and the thought of losing THEM, remote though it is tonight, made me cry.

My husband and I watched the TLC show about Novemthree last night. It was very difficult to see a human life go through so much pain and suffering. It was amazing to watch the skilled surgeons work together to give this child some quality of life. Their compassion and care was heart-warming and genuine. Novemthree's father was a hero in my eyes. He must have learnt so much about himself as a person. He was so loving and caring and compassionate and he was a source of strength for his son. It is touching to see that there are truly 'good' people in the world. My heart goes out to this family - for having to endure such a tragic event in their lives.

Novemthree was here for a reason .. maybe to teach doctors to perform similiar surgeries with a more educated view .. maybe it was to bring his family and community together to have a deeper understanding of how fragile life is ... or maybe it was to show the world that we should never take anything for granted and to count our blessings each and everyday.

I, for one, will never forget this story.

I watched the show yesterday about Novemtree. I couldn't stop crying. I'm sadden by the pain he had to go through, especially since he was so young. I'm inspired by his courage, strength, bravery, and un-ending determination. His father's support and patience showed immense love for him. Praise to all the doctors, volunteers, and anyone who was close to him and supported Novemtree in giving him a chance at life.

I'm sad that he recently passed away in September. May his memories bring his family peace.

Today is my birthday and I am here because of the mercy of God's Son, Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord! I saw the program last night about Novemthree. I am so sorry for Novemthree's family. I hope and pray that God will comfort them. I am not some great christian, for it has been a very long time since I have talked to God.
However after watching the documentary about Novemthree, I did talk to HIM. There are so many emotions going through me. Seeing Novemthree's father dote on him was beautiful. Seeing this father nearly breakdown after one of the trying surgeries was heart-breaking. I really hope and pray that this man and his family are being comforted.

I would love to help the family. To Cindy Todd--what is your email address? Or did anyone else get the family's contact info? Please email me at efulkerson@gmail.com. thanks!

If anyone can forward any information on the family I would be grateful. jayfun44@yahoo.com I have tried to email TLC/Discovery Channel for information also in terms of donations. I'll post if any inofrmation is recieved.

My 9 yr old daughter Macy & I happened to watch the documentary last night and it touched my daughter so much that she wanted to talk about it more when I got home from work today. She was really sad for Novemthree and his family.

I thought about changing the channel but when I saw the progress the caring doctors were making and how much everyone cared for him we couldn't turn away. We were so happy for the family and for Novemthree after his final surgery and I'm glad that he got to enjoy just being a kid for awhile before he passed away.

I wish we hadn't seen the message at the end of the show as well but it really reinforces how fragile and unpredictable life can be and how we should cherish every moment with our loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God bless them! We will not forget Novemthree!

I felt so good for novemthree untill I saw the last message and my heart felt like it dropped out I felt so bad for the little trooper.

I was fascinated by the show and amazed by the strength and spirit of Novemtree and his parents. I gasped at the end when I saw that he had died. My first thought was that he had little bit of normalcy and fun. What a cute little guy! I have been praying for his parents. How hard it must be for them. :(
I spent two solid days looking for info on him and finally found this site. Please let me know if you find his parents address.

Thanks!

After several minutes of seeing the story of Novemtree, my husband noticed that my heartbeat was very rapid. I was screaming inside, I wanted to cry. I too cannot understand why these things happen, why out Lord let this happen. And even though I'm told "You are not suppose to question God" When it comes to our angels, I question very loud. My heart goes out to his family.

Juanita

Precious.
Life.
Novemtree.

Love.
Family.
Father by his side.
Mother waiting patiently.

Being "normal"-what does that mean?
Poverty.
Money.
Doctors helping.

Confusion. Pain. Suffering.
Small boy of five.
Miracle of life. Legacy through his death.
Novemtree's story.
Beautiful.

I was amazed when I saw Novemthree's tumor on television, I had to share it with my family. They were all completely astonished and could not believe that a 5 yr.old boy could go through so much surgery at such a young age. I am a nursing student and always willing to learn more information on new, ANYTHING.
Thank you, Andrea

I watched the TLC story about Novemtree this evening and was very saddened by the note at the end that Novemtree had succumbed to respiratory infection in September. I suppose this was a complete surprise to TLC as well because at the end of the story and before the announcement of his passing, I was eagerly awaiting good news of future improvements in his condition, as that is how he story ended.

Perhaps it would have been prudent to have kept Novemtree on antibiotics introveniously for six months or more as added assurance. My heart is heavy for the family.

May that wonderful child rest in the arms of peace. His father loved him, and that was seen by the look on his face every time he looked at his Son. Brave little boy, rest with the angels.

Hi! I watched the story of Novemthree lastnight on TLC...when I first saw his face I was so shocked and I just felt so sorry for the little guy...I watched the whole show and I didn't even care if it was getting late at night (2AM). Novemthree was a very brave and funny kid. And I was proud of what great progress the Doctors has done for him...I was so happy for him that he came back home w/ a new face until at the end that says Novemtree died September 15 because of a fever..and it just crushed me and I cried...but I know he'll be ok up in heaven w/ god now...RIP and GOD BLESS you Novemthree!!!

I wish I could have been thier for his funeral...*sniff*

Oh and Novemthree's father was a good father.

Oh yea i'm ANnabelle/15/USA...just thought i would tell u guys my ASL..peace!

Could someone please send info on how I can provide financial support to Novemtree's family and other medically needy members of Novemtree's community? Thank you.

I just watched the story from the Discovery Health channel. I give all my love and respect to Novemtree, his family and the Taiwanese doctors...and the organization who took care of the little boy. I thank God for giving our people the knowledge, the courage and the love. Novemtree is in the heaven....smiling...looking down to his daddy and the doctors. God bless you! Love from S.Korea.

My girlfriend and I saw the film about Novemthree a while back. I will never forget the story of this little fellow. I don't think any story on earth has ever made me cry so much. I was simply overwhelmed by the whole thing. It was so incredibly touching and the report of his death made me incredibly sad. I hope that Novemthree has lots of toys and happiness in heaven. God bless his family, God bless the doctors who helped him, and God bless the spirit of this dear little boy. When I feel sad thinking about him, it makes me happy that he had so many people to take care of him and treat him with the love, care, and compassion that he deserved.
Best wishes to everyone,
-Mike from California

I watched this documentary last night on TLC, and was also shocked when I read the disclaimer at the end with the sad news of little Novemthree's death. It was especially heart-breaking for me as I am the single father of a 4-year-old boy, and can imagine what the boy's father must have gone through. There seemed to be such a fierce determination to live in that tiny body, but at some point he must have just known that it was enough and that it was time to go. My heart and my sincere sympathies go out to the Siahann family. I will light a candle at mass this Sunday.

I watched this documentary last night on TLC, and was also shocked when I read the disclaimer at the end with the sad news of little Novemthree's death. It was especially heart-breaking for me as I am the single father of a 4-year-old boy, and can imagine what the boy's father must have gone through. There seemed to be such a fierce determination to live in that tiny body, but at some point he must have just known that it was enough and that it was time to go. My heart and my sincere sympathies go out to the Siahann family. I will light a candle at mass this Sunday.

I watched this documentary last night on TLC, and was also shocked when I read the disclaimer at the end with the sad news of little Novemthree's death. It was especially heart-breaking for me as I am the single father of a 4-year-old boy, and can imagine what the boy's father must have gone through. There seemed to be such a fierce determination to live in that tiny body, but at some point he must have just known that it was enough and that it was time to go. My heart and my sincere sympathies go out to the Siahann family. I will light a candle at mass this Sunday.

Im a very smart, and deep young person(16), and its hard to crack me, i rarely cry or feel as strong emotions as i did when i watched this. i had to tivo it. everytime i watch it, it gives me a boost in confidence. knowing there are still people out there this careing and genuine is so promising. after this im sure any more cases like this will have a much greater advantage after the knowledge learned in this one. But what i truely think should be done, is a movie. atleast they should have given more awareness of the show out on previews. the more people who would have seen this the more people are better off i feel. But a full length movie, i think would not only win awards, but inspire so many. think of it, titled "Novemthree", after the first week it would be all over the news. i guarantee it, and they could digitally create scenes of him, or use the real footage. adding parts in the beggining where hes made fun of, and deprived of friends by his village. and the end with the perfect ending, even the death as bad as it was is an up. to think instead of dying months or years earlier with nearly 3 extra pounds on his face and not being able to see, he lived years longer and got to enjoy so many wonderful things for the first time, he probably lived more in those days after the operation, then he did the entire part of his life before. I cant help but think of this being a perfect candidate for a "RADIO" like movie, but many more times inspiring.

My 7 year old daughter and I just watched the documentary of Novemthree's ordeal. We cheered for him throughout all his surgeries. My daughter was intitially 'afraid' to watch the program but was intrigued and determined to watch it until the end. From Novemthree's story, we were reminded to appreciate what we have and to not judge others. I was very saddened to learn of Novemthree's death and I hope the best for his family. It's comforting to know that they were able to view their son's miraculous transformation. His life touched their community as well as ours. With the New Year upon us, I wish everyone peace, love and acceptance in this sometimes cruel world.

If your tits still looked nice, I'd bang. Only doggie style - I wouldn't want to look at your face.

May God bless Novemtree's soul and may his spirit live forever in the hearts and minds of those who loved him, cared for him and became inspired by his story of courage and human dignity.

Humanity can be so kind. Life can be so cruel.

i had watched the story of novemtree so many times that it was sad to see that at the end of the show that he had died, especially going through all that he had went through with his 4 surguries, only to have to pass away in the end....

may novemtree rest in piece and god bless his family.

What a big burden placed upon such a small little boy. To remain so sweet during all that he endured it seems cruel that he had to pass away not knowing what life could be like post surgery. I know he sleeps with the angels.

God bless and comfort his family; I know he is at peace.

I watched the courage of little Novemthree and was so heartbroken to find out that he passed away..I am almost in tears again...God bless his family...can someone please post an address or some contact information...God bless his FAMILY...

...can someone please email me contact info for the family ?...ipenn@cablebahamas.com...please, I would love to help them...

I saw the Discovery Channel documentary on Novemthree for the second time last night and learned that he had passed away. The first time I watched it, the message did not appear at the end, so I was devastated to see it last night. He and his father were role models on how to live life with dignity. I feel sad that his life was ended so young, especially since he tried so hard to enjoy life, despite his huge challenges.

I saw the Discovery Channel documentary on Novemthree for the second time last night and learned that he had passed away. The first time I watched it, the message did not appear at the end, so I was devastated to see it last night. He and his father were role models on how to live life with dignity. I feel sad that his life was ended so young, especially since he tried so hard to enjoy life, despite his huge challenges.

Hi I am a student in Dental Hygiene and I was wondering if anyone had any pictures of Novemthree with his tumor. I find it would be interesting to share with my classmates considering it was a tumor of cememtum which is a part of the tooth, and in my area of study.
Thank you.
Email to feli0926@hotmail.com

What was so touching to me was the father-son relationship that was shared...this to me was powerful...little Noventhree...I'm in tears again...Noventhree's father was a rock, even when he seemed to break down and cry alittle, he was so strong....this has changed me forever...

What is with all this god and heaven jibberish? Was the family of Novemthree even of the same faith of you bible beaters? Chistianity is not so big in Asia. Is it too hard to imagine that this boy suffered his whole life and died and that is it?

My heart broke when this little boy died after having such a short life full of stuggles- but I didnt resort to the silly notion that he is 'up in heaven' . . .

I to was saddened by Noventhree's passing. I was impressed with the Tzu Chi's medical staff as well as the parents.

I contacted the Tzu Chi office in Singapore--from what they told me they can forward any mail, donations, etc. to the Siaahan family on Batam Island, Indonesia.

If you go to the Tzu Chi website, and use other languages, you can find all sorts of pictures of Noventhree. I even found pictures of his wake.

From what I could ascertain, Noventhree's tumors started to grow again (they couldn't be completely removed due to his age)and he had a lot of bouts of bacterium septiam (bacteria in the blood) which got into his lungs -- and, he couldn't recover. Despite his medical intervention, he was still a little boy living on an island with a large infant mortality rate and not the best of medical care. Keep in mind that Indonesia has had many severe natural disasters--like the tsunami that killed 150,000 people.

His family is a rarity, a Christian family, in a country that is 80% Muslim. Your thoughts and prayers would certainly be welcomed by the family.

All of these comments about blessing Novemthree and his family, and his doctors. . . but Novemthree died shortly after they filmed that show. So maybe there are no before and after pictures of the poor little guy becuase there was no after!

i did watched the documentary of novemtree yesterday on cable.
theres no words to describe the feelings.
Throughout the program i started to realise how everyone on earth is so lucky!
i did asked myself what did this little guy knew about life?
he was just 5 years old yet he had this tumour which everybody knows about.
i couldnt hold my tears, i just started crying like a kid.
While watching it was so good to see the surgeons taking out the tumour (big ups to our chinese compatriots for such an amazing job)
One part of it which made me laugh was when novemtree was in bed and he was pinpointing a surgeon to his father as if telling his father to scold the guy.lol
just before the end i started praying that novemtree leads a decent life like other kids but the screen showed up at the end with a message saying Novemthree`s tumour started to grow again.
He died

saw the documentary on Discovery on cable on March 12. saw the ending that the boy passed away. so sad.....

Don't understand, why can't the father bring Novemtree to Singapore to cure the fever. Singapore is just a ferry ride away.

God is with Novemtree now...

I saw the programme last nite at Discovery Channel "The Boy Who Has Tumour For A Face". I can't imagine for a 5 year old boy who has to carry the weight of his face for more than a kg!I cant imagine how suffering he was and he had to bear with that condition for almoz 5 years (I cried and I cried watching him suffering)!Novemtree was a great and a very tough boy. If i were him , I guess I could have died instantly.

I must give the salute and respect to the great Taiwanese surgeons and medical experts who did an impressive and astounding job on Novemtree's face!At least he could feel of having a normal face as a normal child before his last breath.

Again I feel sorry to his lost...but I guess God knows better for Novemtree. God bless him and his family.

You don't understand the situation of Indonesia.
His father had no money to bring him to Singapore...
If his father had money, Noventhree have been able to operate while his tumor was small...

I watched the documentary two days ago. He was one strong willed person to go through all the surgery and the pain. It really hurts to see a person suffer this way.

It couldn't be more sad to read the final message that flashed through the screen at the end. It's a real real pity. His dad and mum must have been devestated. :(

Did anyone know how many did he survive after the show till his unexpected death? Was it a directly implications to the ops or a recurrent of the disease or something else totally?

"All about NOVEMTHREE -
The Boy With A Tumour For A Face"

On March 7, 2004, Buddhist charity workers escorted a horrifically deformed little boy from his home on a small island in Indonesia. Previously denied any medical assistance because he was considered to be cursed by black magic, five-year-old Novemthree travelled to Taiwan for life-saving surgery. He left behind a community that turned its back on him, as well as certain death. At the charity hospital in Taiwan he finally received treatment for the rare disease, Gigantiform Cementoma - a disease that had stolen his childhood and was slowly and painfully taking his life. The Discovery Channel charts the emotional and medical journey from Novemthree's departure, through the cutting-edge surgical treatment, to his triumphant return to a home, family and future.

Novemthree Siahaan developed what has been called a colossal tumour on his face, which began before the age of two. Gigantiform Cementoma is believed to be caused by the abnormal growth of a tooth or teeth. Local doctors had neither the skill nor the facilities to treat the boy, and coming from a poor family it seemed unlikely that they could seek outside help. Novemthree's saviour arrived in the form of Dr. David Lui, a Buddhist missionary from the Tzu Chi Foundation. Dr Lui agreed to send Novemthree to Haulien in Taiwan to see a specialist who could attempt the extremely complicated process of removing the tumour. The Tzu Chi Foundation would fund this treatment and agreed to fund his ongoing treatment in the future.

The procedure was carried out over a 15-week period by a team of specialists headed by Dr. Cheng. The tumour was so large that it had compressed Novemthree's eyes and grown through the lower jaw to the point that the mandible had been destroyed. This meant that the surgeons could not fully remove the tumour. They would need to leave part of the tumour and reshape it to form the missing lower jaw. Before surgery could commence, Dr. Cheng was required to perform a tracheotomy to permit the child to breathe, as the tumour had all but blocked his windpipe.

The tumour was tackled in three stages, with several weeks in between to allow Novemthree to recover. Following the successful removal of the last of the tumour and reshaping of the jaw, Novemthree was left with a gaping hole for a mouth, as the tumour had so distorted and stretched the skin of his face. Plastic surgery was still required to reduce the size of the mouth. The procedure was immensely successful and Novemthree responded wonderfully.

Sadly, after the filming of BOY WITH A TUMOUR FOR A FACE, Novemthree passed away on September 14, 2005. The tumour had started to re-grow and surgeons decided further operations were too risky. He developed a respiratory problem from which he did not recover.

I just watched the TLC special Face Eating Tumor. I went from being so excited about the procedure to remove the tumor, and the amazing recovering of the young boy to being very sad and depressed. The end of the show leads you to believe the young boy will go on to live a normal life, but two seconds after the show ends a notice comes up letting you know he died shortly after. I wish we could have seen what would have happened as he grew older.

I have seen the show 3 or 4 times and only today did I see that Novemthree had died. I was so sad. It is now 2 in the morning in the US eastern time and I am typing to see if anyone has an address for the family or the man that was responsible for getting the child to Taiwan for the surgery. i would love to communicate to them and assist with their finances if at all possible. I felt as though I knew Novembtree and what a wonderful father he had. May God bless this entire family.

After watching the show last night I cannot quit thinking of Novembree. What a strong little boy that deserves another chance at life. I cannot beleive what courage and strength that he and his family had. The medical team was amazing and I just have so much faith and prayers to send to Novembree, his family and everyone involved. God bless them all.

i watched the show last night on discovery channel and am so saddened that he didn't get to enjoy the new look for too long. he deserved that second chance and he should have been able to live after all he had been through. i do agree that the surgical team was and is amazing and am in awe of what humans are capable of. rest in peace novemthree you have touched my life more than you know.

I think it was very cruel to show the documentary then at the end tell you Novembthree died last year. I watched it tonight on Discovery Channel and found it the most moving programme I've seen for years.

God bless the wee man and his family, the charity workers and those wonderful doctors and nurses.

I cry as I write this .. I cry with a broken heart with anger and sadness. What is all this nonsense about God and how he used this precious little innocent to touch all our hearts! .. this is rubbish! .. this precious little child was brought into this life to touch our hearts!??? .. he suffered throughout his short unbearable life for this??!! this amoral cruel disease stole his childhood from him .. he did nothing to deserve this! .. what could a little innocent do to deserve this?!! .. my life is worth nothing .. your life is worth nothing .. why do I say this? ..simple .. because clearly this little angel's life was worth nothing to nature .. it just forced him to endure this awfullness. For all you God loving ignorants .. the possibility is too awful for you to comprehend .. this little angel lived a short life in pain and died without having the chance of life that we all take for granted. Pity your selfish lives who think of nothing but materialism and wealth ..remember this boy .. his short life was worth more than all of us.

Novemtree had more courage than all of us, watching him dry the eyes of the young baby that cried in the hospital whilst on his lap made my heart sink. This was a very special boy and he will not be forgotten.

I feel bad for Novemthree. and when I saw the show my heart was broken like pieces of a puzzle and Siahann Your son , Is like an angel being sent to God and things Just like this Happen to Little kids everyday to you Novemthree god bless you and Your Entire family. God Bless This Young Boy!

You can send money by Western Union. Address is:
Country: Indonesia
Receiver: Mindo Melati Hutagaol (his mother)
Expected Payout Location: Tanjung Piayu Batam

You can then e-mail me with the MTCN number and I will forward that information to their close family friend that will give it to the family.

I prefer to not give the family friend e-mail but have no problem giving you mine. ctodd@simaging.net

I have been in close contact with this family since 2004 sending gifts and money. They are in extreme poverty and they appreciate all help.

Cindy Todd

Novemtree died in the end... I hope he is in peace right now.

I watched it last night.

All that and the child died anyway.

All for naught. Shame!

I am a 13 yearold girl who watched the show last night and was truly touched by Novemtree's courage. At the end of the show when I caught a glimpse of the notice that he had died I was truly upset and depressed. I cryed for a very long time. I don't understand how life could be so cruel and unfair to a young child such as novemtree. I asked myself why? why him? But I have very much hope that he is in a better place right now. maybe not heaven.....but something close. God Bless Novemtree and is family.

I am a 13 yearold girl who watched the show last night and was truly touched by Novemtree's courage. At the end of the show when I caught a glimpse of the notice that he had died I was truly upset and depressed. I cryed for a very long time. I don't understand how life could be so cruel and unfair to a young child such as novemtree. I asked myself why? why him? But I have very much hope that he is in a better place right now. maybe not heaven.....but something close. God Bless Novemtree and is family.

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We watched the Novemtree story last night for the first time and were equally distressed that the little boy had lost his battle for life on earth after all that effort and dedicated medical work. However, I must point out that his short life was certainly a blessing, even in the midst of sure suffering. Five of my 6 children watched this last night and were boldly brought up to speed on the suffering of others. My children 10 years old down to 3 years old were deeply moved to realize that Novemtree's family lives very differently than they do here in USA and that there is something worse than the teasing they do to each other -- brutal shunning of a poor child for the tumors which errupted on his face. My children have been made to see several lessons of truth they needed to see. Also, the skill and steady hand of surgeons, the science of the medical approach to helping Novemtree (and others like him), the kindness of all who came together to get Novemtree to Taiwan - from missionary to medical team and the love of his dear father and mother, the watching of all this in the Discovery Health show has brought untold depth to the minds and souls of our family.
NO, this little child's life, albeit with suffering amidst the longed for smiles, was not in vain. It is a perversion to ever think that any of our lives are in vain or that any effort to help another is a waste.
God always has a plan and all of us are asked over and over to partake in it.
Let's not be angry at our Creator for they way things go, and then we can begin to find peace.

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Today is the 1 year anniversary of Noventhree's death. My thoughts are with his family. He is gone but not forgotten.

Today is the 1 year anniversary of Noventhree's death. My thoughts are with his family. He is gone but not forgotten.

I watched the documentary on Novemthree on 24 September 2006 on the Discovery Channel in South Africa and I just cried throughout it all. I cried even more when I saw tears rolling from his eyes because he didn't like the sound of yet another operation, and when he laughs and when he looks at his himself in the photos. I'm even crying as I type this.
But I've never seen a child so calm and strong as he was through it all, esp. at 5 years old.
Novemthree, your heart and character is still with us and you will never be forgotten my little angel.

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Me and my boyfriend watched the program and we were amazed on how well this little boy did with all the procedures he endured. We were so happy that he made it thru the operations. When we got pregnant we were going to name our son after him b/c of how brave he was. Our son put up a fight and we almost lost him at the end. We considered him a miracle baby. Every day we remember the day we wanted Novemthree story. I didn't know until coming to this sight that he had passed away. It deeply saddens me to hear that. i will always remember him and how he touched our hearts. God bless his family.

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I was flipping through the channels last night when I saw Novemthree. I could never have imagined a 5 year old having to live his life with all the pain and have children scared of him and have to bear the weight of it all. It was unimaginable! I am deeply saddened to hear today that Novemthree has passed away. I cried alot last night just seeing him endure those very painful operations. My daughter had a little break in her leg and she said the pain was excruciating. That little beautiful boy had so much courage. He made me feel how life is so precious, how we should not take each day for granted. I am praying that Novemthree is smiling down on us. May God Bless the rest of his family.

I was flipping through the channels last night when I saw Novemthree. I could never have imagined a 5 year old having to live his life with all the pain and have children scared of him and have to bear the weight of it all. It was unimaginable! I am deeply saddened to hear today that Novemthree has passed away. I cried alot last night just seeing him endure those very painful operations. My daughter had a little break in her leg and she said the pain was excruciating. That little beautiful boy had so much courage. He made me feel how life is so precious, how we should not take each day for granted. I am praying that Novemthree is smiling down on us. May God Bless the rest of his family.

No, no ,no. I watched the program about boy in polish Discovery today. I want to know more about him, and I land here. I didn't know, he die.What can I say ? Only - God bless Novemthree and his family. Wielka szkoda. A tak dobrze juz sie zapowiadalo zycie chlopca. A niech to jasny gwint. Szczere kondolencje dla rodziny - trzymajcie sie mocno.