What kind of cancer did Henrietta Lacks have?
Breast cancer
Lung cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Cervical cancer
Answer
Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer, a type of cancer that affects the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. This cancer is often caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can lead to abnormal cell growth and eventually develop into cancer. Unfortunately, Henrietta's cancer was diagnosed at an advanced stage, making treatment difficult.
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