Scientists took cells from Henrietta Williams ' cancerous cervical tumor in 1951 . Those cells , called HeLa cells , have been used in many scientific discoveries . Labs not funded by the NIH would not be required to adhere to the agreement . The family is concerned about their privacy , and has not been compensated . Advances in technology have left a gaping hole in privacy rights for patients .
Scientists took cells from Henrietta Williams ' cancerous cervical tumor in 1951 . Those cells , called HeLa cells , have been used in many scientific discoveries . The family is concerned about their privacy , and has not been compensated . Advances in technology have left a gaping hole in privacy rights for patients .