Rina Mood 🪽 YVR

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Blessing in petite princess form 👑💫✨ Bubbly conversationalist and travel companion for those of particular taste. Vancouver-based & FMTY. 🌐 🎁

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Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· 14d

Do you tend to choose heads or tails on a coin flip? I usually go with heads 😇

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· 18d

🔆 Summer Anime Picks 🔆 Kaiju Girl Caramelize 👾💖 Your favourite person turns you into a monster My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked 🥰 100% Wholesome I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day 🔪🩸 Dystopian battle girlies Smoking Behind the Supermarket 😈 Teasing is hot when it's not overdone

Kaiju Girl Caramelize. https://myanimelist.net/anime/63150/Otome_Kaijuu_Caram%C3%A9liser

My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked. https://myanimelist.net/anime/62102/Ibitte_Konai_Gibo_to_Gishi

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day. https://myanimelist.net/anime/61126/Kimi_ga_Shinu_made_Koi_wo_Shitai

Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You. https://myanimelist.net/anime/62076/Super_no_Ura_de_Yani_Suu_Futari

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· 19d

Please ask your Dr or BC CDC for an HPV vaccine next check-up 💉 It is the leading cause of oropharyngeal (throat) cancer, often insidious & difficult to diagnose in men. You may not notice until you start losing your sense of taste or voice 🔇 Image Source: www.ashasexualhealth.org/what-men-sho...

Men Can Get (and Share) HPV

HPV (a.k.a. human papilloma virus) is an equal opportunity virus, infecting both men and women. Men can get infected with HPV, and most do-it's so common that nearly all sexually active people will have HPV at some point in their lives. It can be passed to a male or female partner through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, or even just through genital skin-to-skin contact.

So lots of men have HPV, but most will never know it. They won't have any noticeable symptoms and the infection will typically go away on its own. But while most infections are harmless, HPV can cause problems. Some types of HPV cause genital warts, while others can cause penile, anal, and throat cancers in men.

Types of HPV

Some types of HPV can cause genital warts. The HPV types that cause warts are known as "low risk" because they are almost never found with cancers.

Other types of HPV, called "high risk" types, can lead to cancer. In men, this can be cancer of the anus, penis, or the back of the throat.

Nearly 4 out of every 10 cases of cancer caused by HPV occur in men.

Each year, HPV causes 16,000 cases of cancer in men.

Penis

Anus

Orophaynx

Prevention is Key

While a healthcare provider can do a visual inspection to check for genital warts, no HPV test is approved for use with men. So when it comes to HPV, prevention is key. There are two main elements to preventing HPV-related disease:

Use Condoms

Using condoms (correctly) every time you have sex is an effective way to reduce your risk for many types of sexually transmitted infections, including HPV. But be aware-since HPV can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact, it can infect areas not covered by a condom.

The HPV vaccine can protect against both low-risk and high-risk types of HPV. In fact, HPV vaccination can prevent over 90% of HPV-related cancers. Both males and females should be vaccinated, and vaccination is recommended for boys and girls at age 11-12, with catch-up vaccination up to age 26.

... Can genital warts come back after treatment?

Maybe. That's a frustrating answer, but there is a lot we don't know about HPV transmission when there are no symptoms, so experts can't fully answer this question. Warts do come back in some cases, but not all. They may come back only once in some people, or several times in others. The good news for most people is that with time, the immune system seems to take charge of the virus, making recurrences less frequent and often eliminating them entirely within about two years.

Will I always have HPV?

HPV is usually harmless and in most cases will clear naturally over a few months. Unfortunately, there's no way to know how long an individual may be able to transmit the virus to new partners, though, which is frustrating.

Can HPV be treated?

There isn't a treatment for the virus itself, but HPV-related disease can be treated. Warts can be removed with out-patient procedures in a clinic, and there are prescription creams and solutions that ⚫ patients use at home as well (but never use over-the-counter wart remedies in the anal/genital area). In most cases, though, HPV infections are harmless and are cleared by your body in a short period of time-with no treatment needed.

Should I get the HPV vaccine?

The vaccine is highly effective at preventing genital warts and several types of cancer, so getting vaccinated can protect you from serious disease. Experts recommend that boys and girls be vaccinated at age 11-12, but vaccination can start as early as age 9. Early vaccination is best because ⚫ the vaccine produces a stronger immune response during the preteen years. But older teens and young adults can still benefit-HPV vaccination is still recommended for young men through age 26, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger.

Don's Story...

... What was most helpful to you when you were first diagnosed?

I had an advantage of having a university-based health care team, with a wide degree of support and knowledge. The "team" approach was great, with well-experienced doctors training new doctors, nurse coordinators making sure appointments were coordinated, and mental health counselors supporting beyond the physical challenge of this diagnosis.

How did you learn more about HPV-related cancer in men after your diagnosis?

I read more about HPV-related cancer by speaking in great detail with my health care team. I supplemented that by doing some online research through reputable websites. My wife and I had an agreement that we would not go "down the rabbit hole" by looking at information online that wasn't scientific-based. In other words, "hearsay" evidence (people describing their own knowledge of something based on something they think or heard) isn't as reliable as scientific, research-based evidence.

What advice would you give health care providers about how to best support patients?

From my perspective, as a doctor myself, the best support you can give a patient is to LISTEN to them. Yes, my doctor may have seen this many times and it may seem like "old hat" to them, but it's my first cancer diagnosis, so I have plenty of questions and need plenty of information and compassion. Treat the patient, not just their cancer.

What advice would you offer family members and caregivers to support cervical cancer patients during treatment?

Don't offer advice that's contrary to what professionals are offering. It's OK to question professional advice, but well-meaning, but ill-informed, advice often isn't helpful. Family members and caregivers can be the biggest source of emotional support, because they know you the best. Remember that cancer patients sometimes have some pretty bad days. Be patient, be kind, be compassionate....

Where are you at in your cancer journey now?

I was diagnosed with Stage IV HPV+OPSCC in May 2023. After going through radiation treatment and chemotherapy, I had a follow-up PET scan, along with other testing, in early December 2023, when I was declared cancer-free (or at least as "cancer-free" as the doctors can state with relative certainty). I've been left with several side effects-dry mouth (which likely will be long-term and generally permanent), loss of taste (which is slowly returning and I've been told can take many, many months), and neurological damage to my lower cervical spine and brachial plexus. It remains to be seen how much that neurological damage improves, as nerve damage generally takes the longest to recover. Overall, I consider myself pretty lucky. I never lost my voice. My hair returned. I was able to avoid other, more significant, permanent side effects that other OPSCC patients suffer from. And I'm cancer-free!

Brian's Story....

... What advice would you offer family members and caregivers to support cervical cancer patients during treatment?

Be present in the moment and don't feel guilty that you cannot do anything for your family member or friend.

It's okay to cry. It's okay to ask for help. Your friends will support you.

What was or has been the hardest part of your journey?

The hardest part of my journey has been dealing with my recurrent metastatic diagnosis-stage 4 incurable metastatic oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma with spread to my skeletal system and lungs.

This was supposed to be a highly curable, highly survivable cancer but it turns out mine is super aggressive, and my immune system didn't respond appropriately to the initial tumors. This has allowed the cancer to hide and recur in a metastatic fashion.

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· 20d

Collarbones, cleavage, and your copious curiosity 😇

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· 21d

A playful pop of colour to light up your day 🩵

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· 28d

Take a deep breath in - I'm your oxygen 🎐🌻 #oursky #GFE #YVR #datevancouver #datebc

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jul 12

I tried the SuperJelly vegan flavours at suggested volume (300-400mL water) and also at double that - ridiculously thick! They thicken even more the longer they sit too. I personally recommend the brand Good Protein. My favourite flavours are Strawberry, Banana, Orange Cream Pop, and Eggnog. 🍓🍌🍊

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jul 8

I highly recommend this durian shake (Stinky Wave) from Something Sweet Cafe, on Royal Oak in Burnaby 🥰 It will be available until Aug 3rd and can be made dairy-free/vegan 💫

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jun 7

A costume I've wanted for a long time - so cute, so covered, but also revealing in form 🩵 It will take a long time to arrive so I'll see it as a second happy surprise when it does! 😜 Thank you 😚 marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jun 6

The extra low cut mesh is so devilishly cute & tempting 😈 This better fit so that I can wear it when I bother some sweet human~ 😇 marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jun 5

Regular reminder for routine STI testing even when experiencing no symptoms! I am tested every 6wk, which is the most frequent & effective timeline 🍀 The usual recommendation for ALL sexually active people is testing once every 3-6mo ⏳ 1. www.bccdc.ca/our-services... (book) 2. getcheckedonline.com

https://smartsexresource.com/sexually-transmitted-infections/sti-basics/symptoms-testing/

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· May 22

Making my mini home gym extra cute, and getting my spine in line 🎀💗✨ Thank you! marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· May 16

Can't wait to wear this for you next time 😚 Thank you, and see you then~🌹 marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· May 10

Beautiful short indie games on loss & grieving 🌹 And Roger 🧠😵‍💫😢 Executive dysfunction simulator, then more pain A Mortician's Tale ⚰️🙏❤️‍🩹 Peaceful, procedural, eye-opening Undusted 🧽🧹🔎 Made me want to respect myself more by cleaning better for myself Bear's Restaurant 🕯️🕊️ Small acts are meaningful

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3308870/and_Roger/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/578720/A_Morticians_Tale/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2891020/Undusted_Letters_from_the_Past/

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1687550/Bears_Restaurant/

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· May 9

Booba windows, baths, and some lovely herbal tea 🍵🍀 Gifts always sweeten my day~ Thank you! marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Apr 27

🌸 Spring Anime Picks 🌸 Nippon Sangoku, giving Dr Stone x Sakamoto desu ga energy & refreshing art style ⚔️🏯✨ Needy Girl Overdose, straight menhara & societal despair 📳🔪🎀 Ramparts of Ice, relatable & painful. Hoping for Scum's Wish messiness 🗻🧊💀 Klutzy School Monitor, stretching tropes silly 💥💅🌈

Nippon Sangoku: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
https://myanimelist.net/anime/63375/Nippon_Sangoku

Needy Girl Overload
https://myanimelist.net/anime/62913/Needy_Girl_Overdose

The Ramparts of Ice
https://myanimelist.net/anime/60852/Koori_no_Jouheki

The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
https://myanimelist.net/anime/61425/Ponkotsu_Fuuki_Iin_to_Skirt-take_ga_Futekisetsu_na_JK_no_Hanashi

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Apr 5

Thank you for the recent presents 💫 I do eat with my eyes first, and then with my mouth too 😚 marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Feb 28

There are so many bangers this season for this multi-genre girlie, it was tough narrowing it down to top 4 for a single post🥹I still haven't watched every new anime 🫣 Journal with Witch 😭❤️‍🩹🧠 You and I are Polar Opposites 😍💖💃 Shibouyugi 🔪🎀🫗 Sentenced to Be A Hero ☯️🤺🤷

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Feb 21

So happy to have my hojicha latte supply secured 😚 Thank you~ 🌸 ✨ marigoldgift.com/rinasmood #marigoldgift #wishlist

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Feb 18

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a cute social sim w surprisingly good pacing & seasonal events 🍎 While the characters' personalities are watered down compared to canon Sanrio universe, the gameplay is easy, cozy, & pretty 🌸🎀 Recommend to lovers of Animal Crossing 🌷

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Feb 8

My Kuromi collection continues to grow, and the past year has been 📈 Thank you to all contributors towards my squishy heart joy 🥰

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jan 4

21h of Sticky Business over 48h 🥹 I didn't expect to get so addicted to Sticky Business @spellgardengames.com but the game was so cute & rewarding, I picked up all the DLCs 🩵 Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (sale to Jan 5) and available on the Switch (sale to Jan 11) 🌈

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Jan 1

I just got gifted the Lounge BLK Florence Set via @marigoldgift.bsky.social 💛

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Dec 23

I love putting beautiful things into my mouth 🫦 Thank you for taking me somewhere fresh & wonderful 😘

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Dec 15

Completed the beautiful game Gnosia! Loved the single-player grind without Among Us human drama, plus exploring the true nature of 14 characters. Knowledge of their strengths/weaknesses become so second-nature, you get so intuitive by the end of game. Looking forward to 21eps/2 cours of the anime 👾

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Dec 1

I just got gifted the ♥♥ Williams Sonoma || Cleartouch Nonstick Essentials, Set of 6 via @marigoldgift.bsky.social 💛

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Nov 23

This season is dust. The only non-sequel anime I'd recommend is sus 👾 Warning: enjoying Gnosia may require more brain cells than the average internet user possesses, according to reports of stress, confusion, & frustration. We had 6 eps of tutorial island! 😱 We're so cooked.

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Nov 21

Ooouuu 😍 XS gloves, mini alcohol wipes, single-use lube~ 🌸

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Nov 21

Both have been fulfilled! 🩵 Thank you always 😚 My wishlist is always changing with new things being added as I find them, so whenever you want to toss me a treat... 😇

Rina Mood 🪽 YVR@rinamood· Nov 4

Whisper of the House was a refreshing game style for me! Cozy & chill, with a restrained amount of creativity 😜 This is an Unpacking-like game, but is more cutesy and pretty imo. I was underwhelmed by the story, which would have been better with more time for reveals 😳