I do agree that the Lacks family should receive some sort of compensation or acknowledgment for the amount research that has been completed and is still being completed using the HeLa cells. It is ethically wrong for the medical research being done using these cells, since the consent of Henrietta Lacks was never given. Patients should definitely have the option to say no to having their data used for research. Although the data may be used anonymously, the patient has full authority to opt out if they feel uncomfortable with the idea. It is very beneficial for people to agree to allow research to use their data. With the more data involved in the research, it is more possible to make new discoveries and determine accurate solutions. Of course the research being done would be to benefit them and other patients like them. However, they should not feel pressured into letting research use their information.