Things My Mother Forgot to Mention

From Baby Oil to Biopsies: Our Wake-Up Call on Skin Health


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Today we’re diving deep into skin health and cancer — not as experts, but through sharing experiences we’d like to help you avoid.

In this episode we talk:

  • How baby oil and iodine once were Jan’s “sunscreen” (yes, really) and how that misguided vibe still haunts her skin today
  • Jan’s personal skin‑cancer story: from a spot that wouldn’t heal on her forehead to multiple cuts, stitches and scalp scares
  • What MOHS surgery is and how it changed how Jan sees—and wears—her skin
  • The emotional landscape of having cancer (even non‑melanoma) and living with the “what‑if it comes back” anxiety
  • Practical, no‑fluff tips on what to look for, how often to get checked, and how to build skin‑care awareness as you age
  • If you’ve ever thought: “Wait, nobody told me this would happen,” then this is for you. We wish someone had said it earlier to us.
  • 🎧 Tune in, share with a friend, and let us know your story if skin health or cancer has touched you. We’re in this together.
  • Note: We are not doctors. If you have any concerns about your skin or health, please seek professional advice.

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*Information shared on this podcast is not medical advice. If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, please seek support from a proessional.

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Things My Mother Forgot to MentionBy Jan Bergstrom and Patti Meyer