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Hallmark Star Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe Reveals Stage 3 Cancer

10/13/2025

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Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Hallmark actress aged 44, announced stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis in an essay for PEOPLE.
She discovered a large mass in February that tests initially did not detect.
A biopsy confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma after the mass grew to 10 centimeters.
Her treatment plan includes chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation.
She gratefully acknowledges colleagues’ support, including a GoFundMe started by Kristin Booth to cover medical expenses.

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Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe, Hallmark actress aged 44, announced stage 3 breast cancer diagnosis in an essay for PEOPLE.
She discovered a large mass in February that tests initially did not detect.
A biopsy confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma after the mass grew to 10 centimeters.
Her treatment plan includes chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation.
She gratefully acknowledges colleagues’ support, including a GoFundMe started by Kristin Booth to cover medical expenses.