One part of Lacks's story that is deemed controversial is the lack of consent for her cells to be used in research. This is seen as unfair because it raises ethical concerns about patients' rights and privacy; individuals should have control over their own biological materials and should be informed and compensated if their cells are used commercially, especially when significant profits are generated from the research.
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'So why is her story controversial? Well, not only was Lacks never asked for consent for her cells to be used, but the family also never received any compensation at all for their use, which has prompted a lot of debate about privacy and patients' rights when cells are used for medical research and for commercial purposes. This is because a lot of big companies have made a lot of money from this research, although her surviving children have said that they are unable to afford health insurance themselves.'
Give one part of Lacks's story that is deemed as controversial in the article and explain why it may be seen as unfair.
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