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Mrs. Minnesota winner aims to raise breast cancer awareness
Edina based Joan Sewall, crowned Mrs. Minnesota 1981 and a Mrs. America contender, endured double subcutaneous mastectomy and reconstruction after fibrocystic disease. She promotes preventive breast removal with reconstruction and battles lingering modesty as she models fashion shows for women's groups while supporting family facing a son with mental handicap.
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Edina
Minn
Joan Sewall
Minnesota
United States
Sewall