Ministry and/or Small Group

I talked to our Pastor about using my experience w/ ECD as a ministry and/or Small Group to encourage others who've gotten, or may in the future get a frightening diagnosis. He liked the idea.
Right now, he sees it as a ministry for the ill. Well, I sure don't want a congregation member to get sick. I'm looking for Christian books on the subject. I think a Small Group will equip folks (victim and caregiver) to deal w/ the unexpected experiences; ie, cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, in life.
I seek to help them see that God is not inflicting them, that denying sickness a grip on their life can actually help lengthen it and that there is still life to enjoy. I want to help them see that there are others, loved ones, who are going through this difficult time, as well. These folks deserve to see a fight, not to watch this person they love just give up and leave them behind.