Henrietta Lacks: The Woman with the Immortal Cells
- Episode aired Mar 20, 2020
In February 1951, a young African-American woman by the name of Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer. Unbeknownst to her, cells from her specific cancer w... Read allIn February 1951, a young African-American woman by the name of Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer. Unbeknownst to her, cells from her specific cancer were extracted and sent to a lab to be studied. These cells would be given the name He La a... Read allIn February 1951, a young African-American woman by the name of Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cervical cancer. Unbeknownst to her, cells from her specific cancer were extracted and sent to a lab to be studied. These cells would be given the name He La and would lead to major advancements in medical research. While the cells helped push the s... Read all