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Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy
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Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy

2006-10-23 · 85 min · ★ 5.0

Drama · Comedy · TV Movie

A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.

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Directors
Peter Werner
Production companies
Grossbart Kent Productions, Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sarah ChalkeSarah ChalkeGeralyn Lucas
Jay HarringtonJay HarringtonTyler Lucas
Lally CadeauLally CadeauGeralyn's Mom
Harvey AtkinHarvey AtkinGeralyn's Father
Robin BrûléRobin BrûléWendy
Mayko NguyenMayko NguyenDonna
Julie KhanerJulie KhanerMeredith
Ron LeaRon Lea
Patti LaBellePatti LaBelleMoneisha
Conrad PlaConrad PlaCuban Taxi Driver
Geoffrey PounsettGeoffrey PounsettDr. Bob Bradley
Jordan BarkerJordan BarkerAdam
Andrew GilliesAndrew GilliesVictor
Yanna McIntoshYanna McIntoshDr. Crone
Janet LoJanet LoMammogram Nurse
Elizabeth SaundersElizabeth SaundersDr. Meadows
John BourgeoisJohn BourgeoisDr. Frank
Laurie ElliottLaurie ElliottWoman with New Breasts
Marcia DiamondMrs. Jackson
Dwight McFeeDwight McFeeNewsstand Guy

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