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In Their Own Words: Meeting the Family of Henrietta Lacks

Posted on December 3, 2017 by

  “Because of Henrietta Lacks, millions of people are still walking around the earth” (David Lacks) The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a book that EVERYONE should read – especially health professionals.  It tells the story of a poor … Continue reading →

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41. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Rebecca Skloot)

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks tells the intertwined stories of Henrietta, a poor, black woman who died of cervical cancer, the ongoing saga of her cells and the struggles of the remaining Lacks family.  Henrietta was mourned by her husband and … Continue reading →

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