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'''Geralyn Lucas''' is an ] journalist, television producer, and writer. {{short description|American journalist}}

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'''Geralyn Lucas''' (born 1967), is an American journalist, television producer, writer and public speaker for breast cancer awareness.


==Career== ==Career==
Lucas attended ], where she graduated with honors. After graduation, she went to work at ] and was an editorial producer at the ABC News newsmagazine '']'' for seven years. Lucas is currently an executive director of public affairs at the ] cable network. Lucas graduated from ]. After graduation, she went to work at ] and was an editorial producer at the ABC News newsmagazine '']'' for seven years. Lucas used to be an executive director of public affairs/programming at the ] cable network.


==Illness== ==Illness==
Lucas was 27 years old and working at ''20/20'' when she discovered a lump in her breast that was diagnosed as ]. As a result of the diagnosis, Lucas had a mastectomy. Lucas subsequently wrote a book, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy", which talked about her experience and discussed her attitude about overcoming the challenges of cancer. The book was made into a movie that premiered on Lifetime in October, ]. Lucas was 27 years old and working at the ''20/20'' television show when she discovered a lump in her breast that was diagnosed as ]. As a result of the diagnosis, Lucas had a mastectomy. Lucas subsequently wrote a book, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," which talked about her experience and discussed her attitude about overcoming the challenges of breast cancer. The book was made into an Emmy nominated ] that premiered on Lifetime television starring ] and ] in October 2006. The theme song "I am not my hair" for the movie was written by Pink and ].
Lucas has become an activist, informing women about breast cancer, and early detection. She created a YouTube video to inform women about early detection.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


== Family == == Family ==
Lucas is married to Tyler Lucas, and they have two children - a daughter, Skye, and a son, Hayden, who was born on April 16, 2006. They live in ]. Geralyn is married to Tyler Lucas. Tyler Lucas works as an orthopedic surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital. They have two children. They live in ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/originals/whyiworelipstick.php?currSection=bio |title=Lifetimetv.com: Movies - Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy |website=www.lifetimetv.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061015013901/http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/originals/whyiworelipstick.php?currSection=bio |archive-date=15 October 2006 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

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Geralyn Lucas (born 1967), is an American journalist, television producer, writer and public speaker for breast cancer awareness.

Career

Lucas graduated from Columbia University School of Journalism. After graduation, she went to work at ABC and was an editorial producer at the ABC News newsmagazine 20/20 for seven years. Lucas used to be an executive director of public affairs/programming at the Lifetime Television cable network.

Illness

Lucas was 27 years old and working at the 20/20 television show when she discovered a lump in her breast that was diagnosed as breast cancer. As a result of the diagnosis, Lucas had a mastectomy. Lucas subsequently wrote a book, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," which talked about her experience and discussed her attitude about overcoming the challenges of breast cancer. The book was made into an Emmy nominated movie that premiered on Lifetime television starring Sarah Chalke and Patti LaBelle in October 2006. The theme song "I am not my hair" for the movie was written by Pink and India.Arie. Lucas has become an activist, informing women about breast cancer, and early detection. She created a YouTube video to inform women about early detection.

Family

Geralyn is married to Tyler Lucas. Tyler Lucas works as an orthopedic surgeon at Metropolitan Hospital. They have two children. They live in New York City.

References

  1. "Lifetimetv.com: Movies - Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy". www.lifetimetv.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 13 January 2022.

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