Cervical cancer: the legacy of Henrietta Lacks

Henrietta Lacks’ story is one of injustice, with the vast contribution she made to science hidden from the world for many years. While she sought treatment for her cancer, researchers took biopsies from her body without her knowledge or consent. The cells they took, known as HeLa cells, subsequently became the first “immortal” cell line - meaning they are the only cells which have continued to live outside the human body and replicate.
“WHO’s goal is to eliminate cervical cancer, which means the innovations created with Henrietta Lacks’ cells must be made available equitably to all women and girls. We look forward to working with the Lacks family to raise awareness on cervical cancer and advance racial equity in health and science,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
On 13 October 2021, Dr Tedros welcomed the Lacks Family for a special dialogue at WHO headquarters in Geneva, where Henrietta Lacks was posthumously awarded. One year later, WHO appointed Henrietta Lacks' son Lawrence Lacks, Sr., and his granddaughters, Victoria Baptiste and Veronica Robinson; and Alfred Lacks Carter, Jr., Henrietta Lacks’ grandson, as WHO Goodwill Ambassadors for Cervical Cancer Elimination. The appointment recognizes their efforts to champion cervical cancer prevention and to preserve the memory of Henrietta Lacks, who died from cervical cancer in 1951.
Cervical cancer could be the first cancer ever in the world to be eliminated if, by 2030:
90% of girls are vaccinated
70% of women are screened
90% of women with cervical disease receive treatment
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Learn how you can get involved here: www.who.int/ca...
Learn more about the Cervical Cancer Elimination Initiative: www.who.int/in...

[@0230Raveena]

I'm reading the book and I'm so emotional about it. What an incredible gift to humanity. Everyone should know her name Henrietta Lacks!

[@aprilcottrell2799]

I didnt know about this story, but I was in a bookstore waiting for my flight at the airport. I saw this book and something told me to buy it. I did. I cried when I read some part of it. Because my mother died of ovarian cancer not long before I purchased this book. It was an amazing true story. Im glad her family finally got recognition and settlement.

[@ljmcdonald2703]

It’s amazing how her cells saved 10 million lives

[@helencoates6069]

I could not put the book down. So grateful for all she did for people like me. Thank you is not enough.

[@jeanphillips1030]

I was born in 1954. I am now reading her book. Thank you.

[@desireeg9641]

😪 this story has me in tears.

[@Rick-fe8xn]

America i swear the ignorance and hate, but this young woman saved millions.

[@ruththompson2757]

RIP 🙏 made her mark in life 👍 🙏 🤲

[@Alegend.91]

Everyone alive today should know about her and all those who were exploited in the name of science. We owe them at least that.

[@Fairdove]

Beautyful point, my name is Henrieta too just learned about this case.

[@adaoraaloka1823]

What a great history. ❤️

[@rdo1231]

10:01 YES!!

[@suberinacooperjohnson522]

Say her Name, Mrs Henrietta Lacks.

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

We already know her name.

[@Rick-fe8xn]

​@AnAdorableWombat1 wow went right over your head didn't it?? Wow

[@Surga_myth_dewa_real]

I have bipolar (neuro disease) and molase very helpfull for my recovery progress,,thanks,,hhe

[@monicad351]

❤️

[@rigasakhairan7717]

Great WHO

[@ЕленаФедорова-й1б]

Надо найти русских врачей, которые помогут в этом вопросе

[@ShawnVermilion69]

heil stallin

[@brilliantchepkwony5389]

Unveiling the defied heroin, She is who the world is today.

[@SpiritGirlSF]

I lost both my parents to different forms of cancer in the early 60s by the time I was 8, I was only 15 months old when my mother passed. I also don't know either of my parent's favorite colors and food etc.... Thanks to the effects of the polio shot. Thanks to the deception to cover the harm it knowingly would cause. Has it not been proven that hpv shot is not what we think it is?

[@emmameyers2376]

2:57 "in our family we believe that we never told stories on the dead" meaning, once someone has died you simply stop caring about their histories. Except for Henrietta. The family complains about corporate greed in the situation, but what of their own greed? The word reparations was said at some point. I'll end my opinion piece with an old, and wise concept: Thesus's ship.

[@CatherineListon-wr3pv]

Her cell not helping her to live

[@daughterofthecreator6755]

I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW HER CELLS COULD NOT HELP HER LIVE, BUT COULD HELP OTHER PEOPLE. im still babbled about this and is still continuing to do research to figure out how this is possible

[@Andrew-bu8bu]

Lol

[@hariomnishad3643]

Buddha ko dekhat jugut ham din acchte Marat bina ke rok tok ke bavjood

[@TaigiTWeseDiplomat--Formosan]

：００

[@Tojobtv]

Who else is here by virtue of @iamconjurequeen ? Thank you Queen