Jose Mestre is a man who developed a tumor that took over his face, due to his refusal to have surgery. He has been called "the man without a face", since his face features can no longer be seen. Mestre refused surgery for many years because he is a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and does want a blood transfusion. Telegraph: The Curse of the Face-eating Tumour (October 1, 2008) On October 20, 2008, rumors on the Internet speculated Mestre had died after finally agreeing to surgery, but it was not clear if the rumors were true.Thaindian News: Is Jose Mestre, "The Man Without a face" Dead? (October 20, 2008)
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Has haemangioma, with is caused by abnormalities in the capillaries and veins in his faceTelegraph: The Curse of the Face-eating Tumour (October 1, 2008)
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His sister supports him, since he can't find work
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His mother, now dead, was also a member of Jehovah's WitnessesTelegraph: The Curse of the Face-eating Tumour (October 1, 2008)
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A blood transfusion would be necessary during surgery if Mestre looses a lot of bloodTelegraph: The Curse of the Face-eating Tumour (October 1, 2008)
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In October 2008, Mestre reconsidered his decision to refuse surgeryTelegraph: The Curse of the Face-eating Tumour (October 1, 2008)
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Met with two leading British surgeons who said they could perform the surgery without a blood transfusionTelegraph: The Curse of the Face-eating Tumour (October 1, 2008)
