Lilith Costa

Lilith Costa is a writer, women’s health advocate and mother of two, based in Rockaway Beach, NY. When she learned she carried a gene mutation for hereditary breast cancer, Lilith opted for a prophylactic double mastectomy. Saybrook Productions chronicles her health journey in the PBS documentary series, “Inheritance.” Lilith plans to release her debut book on her experience in 2021. Follow Lilith on Instagram @lilith_costa_.


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Lilith Costa

5years ago
Know Your Value

In sickness and in health: How my high-risk diagnosis for a breast cancer gene revived my marriage

After surviving a life-altering diagnosis and multiple prophylactic surgeries, Lilith Costa realized her next mission was learning how to connect with her husband again.

5years ago
Know Your Value

I tested positive for a hereditary breast cancer gene while pregnant – Here’s why I call it my ‘beautiful defect’

At 5 months pregnant, Lilith Costa learned she had a high risk for developing the deadly disease. Battling fear and mixed emotions, she made the life-altering choice to get a prophylactic double mastectomy.