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My Abnormal MRI + Breast Needle Biopsy
I had some unexpected news in 2023 as I was checking off all my health appointments for the new year, starting with an annual mammogram. Like many women, I have dense breast tissue coupled with the fact that my Mama Joy had carcinoma in situ + a lumpectomy performed on both of her breasts (20 years apart) My Aunt also recently had the same. Read more here.
NicoleDeRosa
Oct 17, 20256 min read


My First SURGERY
How It Started I had an MRI with + without contrast performed on May 31, 2023 . The findings were as follows.... A 1.9cm heterogeneously enhancing mass of the LEFT frontal bone , grossly unchanged compared to CT scan. The differential diagnosis includes: Hemangioma, Atypical Fibrous Dysplasia + Intraosseous Meningioma. Tissue sample may be of benefit. Focal susceptibility of the LEFT parietal subcortical white matter. This is non-specific, but could represent a small cavern
NicoleDeRosa
Nov 3, 20239 min read


MEDITATION - Loving Kindness For Beginners
I'd like to share with you all a meditation that I learned in my virtual group therapy course that I began during the height of the pandemic back in March. I participated in one on one therapy and in addition to that, this was also a course that I initially hesitated being part of (I don't know why or what I was afraid of.....) and I'm SO HAPPY I did participate in this course, because I truly learned so many helpful mental health techniques. Meditation - Loving Kindness For
NicoleDeRosa
Apr 2, 20212 min read


HEART HEALTHY February with Raw CHOCOLATE Pie
Valentine's Day is right around the corner (...oh wait, it's today!) I know, I know.... it's a holiday invented by the greeting card...
NicoleDeRosa
Feb 14, 20212 min read


FITNESS Motivation Q&A
It’s totally normal to have days when you just feel unmotivated (and those feelings are valid). But, the solution isn’t to berate...
NicoleDeRosa
Feb 5, 20214 min read
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