Melanoma Awareness Month: A Story of Loss, Strength and Awareness about Lisa Costello
Melanoma changes lives — not only for patients, but for entire families.
In this deeply personal documentary, melanoma advocate Lisa Costello opens up about her journey with skin cancer, the devastating loss of her father to melanoma, and the moment she herself became a patient.
What began as a family tragedy became a mission to raise awareness and encourage others to take skin health seriously.
In the film, Lisa shares her story with remarkable honesty and vulnerability. Alongside her, her husband and close friends speak about the emotional impact melanoma has had on their lives — offering an authentic and powerful perspective on the importance of prevention, early detection, and regular skin checks.
The documentary also highlights the role modern technologies such as Mole Mapping can play in supporting earlier detection and ongoing monitoring for patients at risk. For Lisa, skin examinations became more than routine appointments — they became part of reclaiming control, finding reassurance, and advocating for others.
Behind every diagnosis is a person, a family, and a story.
Lisa’s willingness to speak openly about grief, fear, resilience, and hope is helping to break the silence around melanoma and inspire others to prioritize their skin health.
Her message is clear:
Early detection matters. Awareness saves lives.
Watch Lisa’s full story here: https://youtu.be/4NgmvTjhzRs