DIAGNOSED

An Insider’s Guide For Your Healthcare Journey

Voices From The Front Lines

Offering empathy and practical advice, the authors aim to empower patients and their support networks, providing insights on building a strong community, interacting with care teams, and navigating systemic challenges within the healthcare system. Through personal anecdotes and actionable strategies, readers are encouraged to join the movement for change while equipping themselves with the tools to navigate their healthcare journey with confidence.

Making Your Experience The Best

Explore the importance of building a strong support network during challenging times, offering practical guidance on assembling a community of caregivers, friends, and family members. Learn how to navigate the complexities of healthcare by selecting the right professionals to form their medical support network, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care. You’ll also learn practical tools for patients to check in with themselves and effectively interact with their care teams, empowering individuals to take an active role in their healthcare journey.

Diverse Approaches to Health Journeys

Find your own balance between structured planning and flexibility, recognizing that different approaches may be necessary at different stages of your healthcare journey.

Flexibility in
Health Management

While structured planning may be advantageous in the early stages of a health journey, maintaining adaptability becomes vital as circumstances change.

Empowerment
Through Choice

Taking ownership of your healthcare decisions with a variety of choices empowers you to find the approach that aligns best with your needs and preferences.

Sachin H. Jain, MD, MBA
CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan, Industry Leader

“The experience of a new cancer diagnosis is one of the most fraught moments for patients in American healthcare.  Marx and Ross offer a unique insider’s perspective as healthcare leaders and cancer patients—an important read for anyone beginning their care journey.”

“A great resource for so many people and families affected by cancer and other serious diagnosis. This fills the gap of information that often does not get addressed by providers. It reminds me of the book ‘What to Expect When Expecting’ that I gave to all my expecting mothers.”

— Cliff Deveny, M.D.
President & CEO, Suma Health

Aashima Gupta
Global Director, Healthcare Strategy, Google Cloud

“Raw, resilient, and remarkably insightful… For those shaping the future of healthcare, this book is indispensable, offering a rare blend of patient insight and technological reality that is often overlooked but essential for meaningful progress.”

“It is rare to have a book that so resonates with everyone’s personal health journeys. Marx and Ross remind us of what it is to be human and how to face the uncertainty of our journey. This is a must-read that I will keep nearby for myself, my family, and friends.”

— Ed Sabanegh, MD
CEO, Guthrie Clinic

Dr. David Lubarsky
CEO of UC Davis Health 

“What could be more life-altering than being told you have cancer or some other unexpected diagnosis?  Edward Marx and Cris Ross have both been there and now take readers on a profound journey through their life-threatening health crises – with good news outcomes, I will add. Boldly written with compassion and insight, they offer research-based strategies about how to cultivate your healthcare odyssey, from enhancing your patient experience to working with care teams, and even understanding the medical system itself. For example, they note that nearly 90 percent of all hospitals and clinics in the U.S. are connected to digital networks for patients, making a patient’s in-depth medical history accessible to providers, no matter where the patient receives care. This book is a must-read that deftly explains the nuances and choices ahead for anyone facing such enormous challenges.”