Hallmark actress Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe just revealed that she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer.
The 44-year-old star has starred in many projects over the years, including Final Destination 3, The L Word, and more. More recently, she has become a regular on the Hallmark channel, both as an actor and a director.
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She shared a touching personal essay with People about her recent diagnosis and how it has affected her and her family, which includes her husband, Miko Tomasevich, and their two children.
“In February of 2025, while getting ready one morning, I noticed a large mass in my right breast. In that moment, everything else fell away. At first, I thought I had sprained a muscle while working out. To be safe, I immediately went to my doctor who ordered a mammogram and guided ultrasound, but found nothing,” she writes.
But months later, the mass was still there and had changed positions, so Crystal returned to her doctor.
“The mass measured 10 centimeters. This time, my doctor wasn’t so casual; I was rushed for a blind biopsy. After what felt like an eternity, the doctor gently placed his hand on my arm and said, ‘Honey, I can’t be sure, but this feels like cancer,’” the Signed, Sealed, Delivered actress recalled.
A few days later, she learned she had been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.
The remainder of the essay details her treatment plan and her gratitude toward her family and the people at Hallmark who have supported her along this journey.
“If you’re walking a hard road too, just know, you’re not alone. We may not get to choose what happens to us, but we do get to choose how we meet it. And I’m meeting it — with my sword raised, my heart open, and taking it one step at a time,” Crystal concluded.
She also posted a video on Instagram, linking to her essay and inviting people to follow along with her journey.
“Some news to share. I truly hope this helps other people going through this journey right now. It’s been tough but I know I’ll get through it. This is the beginning. Not the end. And if you want to follow my journey I welcome you along,” reads the caption.
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