Henrietta Chp 7-8

Chapter 7
1.Why do you think no one cared when HeLa cells were discovered?

2. Do you think because of Henrietta's race, the world neglected the information on her cells and ignored the news involving her?

3.With the information being released,do you think Henrietta's family feel more afraid or proud?

4. Why do you think people didn't believe cancer existed and related it to Nazism and racism?

5.If you were in Henrietta's shoes, will you hide from the public or approve of the media?

Chapter 8

1. Why do you think Henrietta kept the pain to herself until now?

2.Do you think the hospital is neglecting her help for pain due to her race?

3. With Henrietta's past, were you surprised that she told the doctor she was in pain? Why?

4.Do you think if Henrietta seek for help sooner, she would have open up more to her doctors and her family?

5.Why did it take so long for the hospital to treat Henrietta after they believed she was dying?