
Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy
Genres
Overview
A young woman tries to keep a positive attitude while battling breast cancer.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
85 min
Release Date
2006-10-23
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
5.364
Sarah Chalke
Geralyn Lucas
Jay Harrington
Tyler Lucas
Lally Cadeau
Geralyn's Mom
Harvey Atkin
Geralyn's Father
Robin Brûlé
Wendy
Mayko Nguyen
Donna
Julie Khaner
Meredith
Ron Lea
Patti LaBelle
Moneisha
Conrad Pla
Cuban Taxi Driver
Geoffrey Pounsett
Dr. Bob Bradley
Jordan Barker
Adam
Andrew Gillies
Victor
Yanna McIntosh
Dr. Crone
Janet Lo
Mammogram Nurse
Elizabeth Saunders
Dr. Meadows
John Bourgeois
Dr. Frank
Laurie Elliott
Woman with New Breasts
Marcia Diamond
Mrs. Jackson
Dwight McFee
Newsstand Guy
Nicky Guadagni
Photographer
Dax Ravina
Tattoo Artist
Lisa Merchant
Chemo Nurse
Kim Roberts
Operating Room Nurse
Briony Glassco
Dr. Stachter
Mark De Angelis
Paul
Miranda Edwards
Maggy
Thom Allison
Queen from Queens
Kevin Power
Tom
Tulsi Balram
Drag Queen (uncredited)
Ursula Campbell
Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)
Talia Russo
Bistro Waitress (uncredited)
Michelle Suppa
Cocktail Waitress (uncredited)
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