Treeman the Cure

An Indonesian fisherman who feared that he would be killed by tree-like growths covering his body has been given hope of recovery by an American doctor - and Vitamin A.

Dede, now 35, baffled medical experts when warty "roots" began growing out of his arms and feet after he cut his knee in a teenage accident.

The welts spread across his body unchecked and soon he was left unable to carry out everyday household tasks.


Surgery alone won't help Dede, he needs drugs to kill off the growths too


Dede undergoes surgery to remove 5kg of his tree-like growths


Given a chance to visit Dede in hospital the producer asks how he's keeping up


Optimistic about his recovery, Dede starts to look to the future