It's surprising to read that she died of cancer rather than complications from pituitary giantism. Unless she had a tumor on her pituitary and it was cancerous. In those days there was no effective treatment for cancer.
The current tallest woman would be Yao Defen of China, 7'9" (236.2cm), who had been operated on for a tumor on her pituitary gland in 2008. She may still be alive, but not in good health.
It's surprising to read that she died of cancer rather than complications from pituitary giantism. Unless she had a tumor on her pituitary and it was cancerous. In those days there was no effective treatment for cancer.
The current tallest woman would be Yao Defen of China, 7'9" (236.2cm), who had been operated on for a tumor on her pituitary gland in 2008. She may still be alive, but not in good health.
wdd3141 1 year ago
How about the Current World's Tallest Woman.
Jiltedin2007 2 years ago