The most famous cancer cells are called HeLa cells. They're named HeLa cells after the young woman whose cervical cancer cells were biopsied to create this immortal line of cells: Henrietta Lacks. Her cells are still used to today in cancer research.
Side note: Her cells were used WITHOUT her consent and without any type of compensation for her contribution. Her case has been a big source of debate in the biomedical ethics community about consent and racial disparities in healthcare.
