Geralyn Lucas

Geralyn Lucas

Geralyn Lucas is an American journalist, television producer, and writer.

Career

Lucas attended Columbia University School of Journalism, where she graduated with honors. After graduation, she went to work at ABC and was an editorial producer at the ABC News newsmagazine "20/20" for seven years. Lucas is currently an executive director of public affairs at the Lifetime Television cable network.

Illness

Lucas was 27 years old and working at "20/20" 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 cancer. The book was made into a movie that premiered on Lifetime in October, 2006.

Family

Geralyn is married to Tyler Lucas, and they have two children - a daughter, Skye Meredith, and a son, Hayden Connor, who was born on April 16, 2006. They live in New York City. [http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/originals/whyiworelipstick.php?currSection=bio]

External links

* [http://www.bcrfcure.org/ab_10_lucas.html Breast Cancer Research Foundation page on Geralyn Lucas]
* [http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/originals/whyiworelipstick.php Webpage for "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" movie]
* [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FUTQ50 Webpage for "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy" book]
* [http://www.lifetimetv.com/movies/originals/whyiworelipstick.php?currSection=bio Geralyn Lucas' Short Bio and Picture]


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