FULL MOON #LOOK UP CAMPAIGN 2020/2021

It is our goal to encourage everyone to check their skin on a monthly basis. Something that everyone could see, wherever they are in the world. The answer, of course, is the full moon. Every 4 weeks we will post an update on our #LOOKUP campaign and remind you to carry out a skin self-examination.

As part of our LOOK UP campaign, our guest blogger provides a little bit more detail as to what each full moon means......enjoy!

FULL BUCK MOON

July 2020: Read more about the beautiful Full 'Buck' Moon from our guest blogger Melissa.......enjoy! Read more

FULL STRAWBERRY MOON

June 2020 is known as Strawberry Moon by the Algonquin tribes of North America to mark the strawberry harvest. Read more

FULL CORN MOON

Sept 2020: Full Corn Moon in Pisces. Are you ready to feel all the feels? Read more

FULL HARVEST MOON

Oct 2020: Read more about the Full Moon in Aries, also known as The Harvest Moon. Read more

FULL BLUE MOON

Oct 2020: The Blue Moon 2020 is a super rare phenomenon, what a treat for Halloween! Read more

FULL COLD MOON

Nov 2020: Gemini Full 'Cold' Moon Lunar Eclipse Read more

LONG NIGHTS MOON

Dec 2020: Because of the two full moons in October, it's called the 'Long Night's Moon' and it is in the sign of Cancer. Read more

FULL WOLF MOON

Jan 2021: The first full moon of 2021 arrives with a bang in the show stopping sign of Leo on January 28th. Read more

FULL SNOW MOON

Feb 2021: The second full moon of 2021 rose over clear UK skies offering a great opportunity for sky-gazers to witness the final full moon of the winter - Snow Moon. Read more

FULL WORM MOON

This month’s full moon is not only the first ‘Super Moon’ of 2021, but the first full moon of Spring, hence its nickname, ‘Worm Moon’, heralding the warmer days and the stirring of life beneath our feet. Read more

FULL PINK MOON

The Full Moon in Scorpio on April 27th (known also as ‘Pink Moon’ to signify the abundance of pink phlox flowers in bloom at this time of year) is set to be both intense and transformational. Read more

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Sparks' London Marathon 2024

In memory of my friend who died of Melanoma.
Running the Cardiff Half Marathon

Melanoma UK provides a much needed service, this is a cancer which is on the increase in the UK and deserves more attention than it currently receives.
Jonny and Lauren taking on the Derby 10k!

This charity gets no government funding, and relies solely on people fundraising and donating. Skin cancer is something that could affect any of us, at any time in our lives.
May Brothers On Tour - Barcelona Marathon

On Sunday 10th March, myself and my brother Garry will be running the Barcelona Marathon in aid of Melanoma UK for a cause close to our hearts.

Melanoma UK provides patients and families with the much-needed support right from the point of diagnosis. Through education, advocacy and research, Melanoma UK strives to increase the awareness, understanding and prevention of melanoma skin cancer, which is the 5th most common cancer in the UK.

Any donations would be greatly apprecia

THE 'ABCDE' RULE

Do You Know Your ABC...DE's? The ABCDE Rule of skin cancer is an easy-to-remember system for determining whether a mole or growth may be cancerous.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

About half of all melanomas start with a change in previously normal-looking skin. This usually looks like a dark area or an abnormal new mole.
SKIN SELF EXAMINATION

We recommend that you do a head-to-toe self-examination of your skin every month. This way you can find any new or changing lesions that might be cancerous or precancerous.
STAGES OF MELANOMA

The stage of a cancer is a term used to describe the size and depth of the melanoma, and whether it has spread. Knowing the stage of your cancer helps doctors decide on the best treatment for you.
LONGITUDINAL MELANONYCHIA

Longitudinal Melanonychia Guidance By Dr Christian Aldridge
Melanoma UK
2020 MELANOMA SKIN CANCER REPORT

Melanoma Global Coalition. For a second year, Melanoma UK is proudly supporting the 2020 global public awareness campaign in the fight against melanoma.
ME MELANOMA, NO CHANCE!

My Melanoma Journey as written by Jayne Williams
ALEX BAKER - MY MELANOMA STORY

In July 2017, Alex Baker noticed a small growth on his right shin. Here he shares his story, including several graphic photographs.
OVERVIEW OF MELANOMA

Melanoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the skin called melanocytes. These cells make a pigment called melanin which gives skin its natural colour.