Authors Mark and Mary Kay Liston share their faith-filled journey in addition to stories of 26 others to help readers cope with life-altering diagnosis in Diagnosed: Inspirational Stories After an Alarming Medical Diagnosis

Based on their own experience, Mark and Mary Kay Liston want readers to know that a difficult medical diagnosis can build a stronger faith. What appeared to be a simple nasty cough, turned into Mark’s diagnosis of lung cancer. The news had been quite shocking as until the diagnosis, Mark, a lifelong non-smoker, appeared to be healthy.

While Mark was navigating the seventy-six days that followed his diagnosis, he journaled and took notes about his daily medical interactions, doctor and hospital appointments, and medications. The result of his writing; the creation of this insightful book that also includes twenty-six other powerful stories of post diagnoses and recoveries. This book can help the patient in addition to helping family members and caregivers of the ill. The aim is to help provide relatable stories to navigate through the illness and oftentimes, create a stronger faith while doing so.