Overview
- The 44-year-old Signed, Sealed, Delivered actor disclosed the news on October 10 in a People essay and an Instagram video.
- She first noticed a right-breast mass in February; initial mammogram and ultrasound were negative before a blind biopsy confirmed stage 3 invasive ductal carcinoma in late August.
- Treatment is underway with a first Doxorubicin infusion, with plans for bilateral mastectomy, radiation, then reconstruction.
- Hallmark issued public support as Alison Sweeney and Craig Baumgarten reshaped Hannah Swensen production plans, and producer Jeff Schenck funded wigs plus transportation to appointments.
- Co-stars and fans shared encouragement, and Kristin Booth’s GoFundMe had surpassed $7,300 toward a $10,000 goal by October 12, including a $1,000 donation from creator Martha Williamson.