The world's tallest woman is getting a new lease on life after surgery to remove the tumor that was causing her massive growth.

Siddiqa Parveen, 28, is estimated to be 7 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs 286 pounds because of a tumor on her pituitary gland that is producing excess growth hormone.

As a result of her massive size, Parveen's spine was on the verge of breaking, doctors said. The tumor also puts her at risk of going blind, the Mirror reported.

Numerous fractures on her spine have left Parveen unable to stand up for years.