By April MacIntyre Mar 12, 2010, 17:13 GMT
Cruel nature is on display in the special episode: "Help! I'm Turning into a Giant" which airs Sunday March 14th at 8/7c on TLC.
Thirty-one-year-old Tanya Angus, courtesy of TLC
This episode is a a heart-breaking look at individuals suffering with Acromegaly, a rare condition that causes the body to grow uncontrollably.
Thirty-one-year-old Tanya Angus suffers from Acromegaly, an extremely rare condition that causes the body to grow uncontrollably.
Also meet Igor Vovkovinsky, who suffers from Acromegalic Gigantism and struggles through day-to-day activities in a world not designed for his incredible 7'8'' frame. A risky surgery is often the only cure for people who suffer from the condition -- and TLC producers join 52-year-old Mary White as she undergoes this life saving procedure.
These modern-day giants have to exist in a world for the average, and like their "little people" counterparts who suffer from being height challenged, these exceptionally tall people exhibit amazing bravery and determination to lead normal lives.
Meet Tanya in this video clip, who transformed from a seemingly normal vibrant teenage girl to a towering 6'6'', 500lb woman, and she's still growing sadly.
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