Catholic Mom’s Incredible Battle Ends In Heartbreak
Jessica Hanna, a devoted Catholic mother who chronicled her journey on Instagram under the handle “blessed_by_cancer,” has passed away due to a recurrence of cancer. Her husband, Lamar, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing that Jessica peacefully departed this life at 8:02 a.m. on Saturday, surrounded by her loved ones. Despite facing the aggressive nature of her illness, Jessica approached her final days with grace and unwavering faith. Lamar requested prayers for their family during this difficult time.
Jessica’s Instagram biography shares her identity as a Catholic wife and mother who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 while 14 weeks pregnant. Despite doctors’ suggestions to consider abortion, Jessica remained steadfast in her faith and chose to continue her pregnancy. She appeared on EWTN’s “Pro-Life Weekly” in 2022, where she recounted her journey of faith and resilience.
Doctors initially deemed Jessica’s cancer terminal, prompting aggressive treatment during her pregnancy. However, after giving birth to her son Thomas Salanus, a miraculous turn of events occurred as her supposedly terminal cancer became curable. Jessica credited her son with saving her life, as his birth led to the discovery and subsequent treatment of her cancer.
Throughout her battle, Jessica used social media as a platform to share her faith and inspire others. Despite facing a daunting prognosis, she chose to trust in God’s plan and share her journey with the world. Her Instagram account became a community of prayer and support, with over 51,000 followers joining her in solidarity.
Tragically, Jessica’s cancer returned in late 2022, spreading rapidly to various parts of her body, including her brain. Despite the valiant efforts of medical treatment, Jessica succumbed to the disease. She leaves behind her husband Lamar, son Thomas, and three older children: Christopher, Mary, and Joseph.
In the face of immense adversity, Jessica remained a beacon of hope and faith, touching the lives of many through her unwavering trust in God’s plan. A fundraiser established to support the Hanna family has garnered overwhelming support, reflecting the impact of Jessica’s story on countless individuals.
She is now with the Lord! My wife is battling it now.
Prayers for you, and her, my friend. My younger sister succumbed to lung cancer late last year, and we are still devastated and in disblief. God bless !