On Thursday, November 1, 2007, LCRF hosted a scientific luncheon and lecture at the Mandarin Oriental hotel to raise critical funds for research. To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed November in the city of New York as Lung Cancer Awareness month. We were privileged to have Dr. Roy S Herbst, Chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center as our quest speaker. Dr. Herbst addressed the topic of "Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer - The First Steps Toward Personalized Medicine." His presentation provided a much needed educational forum in regard to the treatment of cancers of the lung.

Specifically, he recognized that all lung cancers are different and need to be treated differently thus promoting the role of personalized medicine in the treatment of the disease. Dr. Herbst also acknowledged the need for continued collaboration between the scientific and philanthropic communities to advance treatment options. His words gave hope to all of us who want to see lung cancer more actively studied. We are pleased to announce that the event raised over $ 240,000. in support of lung cancer research and educational programs throughout the country.