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Eliminate Cervical Cancer Disparities

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Eliminating Cervical Cancer

UNITING TO SUPPORT WOMEN & GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD

The Lacks Family is proud to stand in solidarity with the World Health Organization (WHO) and our sisters worldwide to eliminate cervical cancer.


Henrietta Lacks, died from metastatic cervical cancer at age 31, her life was cut short, leaving behind her husband and 5 children. In 2021, we commemorated 70 years since her untimely death on October 4, 1951 and Henrietta Lacks’ HeLa cells changed the world.


Today, innovations catalyzed by Henrietta's phenomenal HeLa cells,  continue to lead to the most significant advancements of our time, from polio to the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Yet disparities persist, and black women are needlessly dying more. 


We, the descendants of Henrietta Lacks, are taking action to end cervical cancer in honor of her legacy. Join us now as we advocate to ensure that mothers and daughters worldwide can live full, happy, and healthy lives!

TOWARDS THE Elimination of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is one cancer the world can actually eliminate: it’s time to do it. 

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A Family Fighting Against Cervical Cancer

Honoring her legacy

 Henrietta Lacks’ family, WHO’s latest Goodwill Ambassadors, are helping raise awareness on cervical cancer.

Taken without her consent, Henrietta Lacks’ cells have contributed to countless medical breakthroughs, including the development of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, & COVID-19 research.

 Know her legacy. 

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BBC 100 Women

  Lacks Family Nurse, Victoria Baptiste, BSN, RN,  was humbled to be named as a 2022 BBC 100 Women in recognition of her work to educate people, patients, policymakers, and providers on vaccines. From HPV and COVID-19 to Moneypox, she is committed to educating and empowering patients to understand their care. 

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SAVE THE DATE

 Pre-register to join The Lacks Family's #TealTakeover Listening Summit in Baltimore now on July 28, 2023, to listen, learn, and identify solutions to end cervical cancer disparities in their community in honor of Henrietta Lacks. 

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LISTEN TO LEARN

Watch Henrietta Lacks' Grandson, Alfred Lacks Carter and the 

World Health Organization's Dr. Princess Nothemba 

(Nono) Simelela's discussion on Henrietta's

impact and cervical cancer.

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taking action

 Watch the launch of the WHO Day of Action for Cervical Cancer Elimination featuring opening remarks from Henrietta Lacks' family. Learn about groundbreaking initiatives,  stories and educational resources to screen, prevent, treat, and ultimately end cervical cancer.

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AWARENESS & ACCESS FOR ALL

Research conducted with Henrietta Lacks' HeLa cells proved that various strains of the sexually transmitted infection - the human papillomavirus (HPV) - caused most cervical cancer. This discovery led to the creation of the HPV vaccine. 


The HPV vaccine is considered the leading way to lower risk and prevent cervical cancer.

The HPV vaccine has proven to be vital to the elimination of cervical cancer. 


Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women and the 8th most common cancer overall.  In 2018, there were over 500,000 new cases and 311,000 deaths from cervical cancer.


ENDING Inequities to END CERVICAL CANCER

Black women are dying while unable to access a vaccine that can save lives. The very HPV vaccine that was created using the cells of a black woman - Henrietta Lacks. 


Black women worldwide are disproportionately impacted by cervical cancer and have significantly higher incidence and mortality rates for invasive cervical cancer than white women.


In 2018, 19 of the top 20 countries with the highest cervical cancer burden were in sub-Saharan Africa.

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UNITED TO SAVE OUR SISTERS

The Lacks Family unites with global leaders and advocates to eliminate cervical cancer.  To reach our goal,  together we must achieve: 


90% of girls fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by the age of 15; 


70% of women screened using a high-performance test by the age of 35, and again by the age of 45; and 


90% of women identified with cervical disease receive treatment (90% of women with pre-cancer treated, and 90% of women with invasive cancer managed). 


Taking ACtion to eliminate Cervical Cancer

As the World Health Organization advaces the Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer, iconic landmarks around the world are annually lit in teal – the color of cervical cancer awareness.


In support, HELA100 annually “goes teal”. The #TealTakeover empowers women, girls, policymakers, healthcare providers, civil society, researchers, and industry leaders to take action. 


To increase awareness, provide resources, and promote community action, the HELA100 #TealTakeover is our family led Cervical Cancer Awareness campaign.  


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Support The Lacks Family advocacy efforts to eliminate cervical cancer disparities. 


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