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Hallmark’s Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe Reveals Stage 3 Breast Cancer, Begins Chemotherapy

She is sharing her diagnosis to urge vigilance, with colleagues adjusting schedules to support her care.

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.