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This year the Lung Cancer Research Foundation commemorated the kick-off of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month with two successful events. On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, the 3rd Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Symposium was held at the Times Center in New York City where attendees heard from leading experts in the field of lung cancer followed by an interactive question and answer period. The Symposium was graciously underwritten by Astellas, Genentech, Morphotek and OSI Pharmaceuticals. The 6th Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon was held on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at The Pierre Hotel and was an unprecedented success. Co-chaired by Laurie C. Carson, Pippa G. Gerard, Kimberly Kravis Schulhof, Laure Sudreau-Rippe and Michele Wolkoff, the luncheon raised $365,000 for critical lung cancer research. A special presentation of the 2011 LCRF Scientific Merit Award to Dr. Adam Bass of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute was followed by a keynote address by Dr. Ralph Weichselbaum of the Ludwig Center for Metastasis Research at the University of Chicago. A Proclamation naming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in the City of New York from Mayor Michael Bloomberg was presented by NYC Health Commissioner, Dr. Thomas Farley who also spoke to the importance of healthy living and early detection. Click any video below to watch discussions from the 6th Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Month Symposium:
View the 2011 Lung Cancer Awareness Symposium & Luncheon Photo Gallery
Photos courtesy of Melanie Einzig
To kick off National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, on Monday, November 1, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) hosted its Fifth Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon at The Waldorf=Astoria. Co-hosted by Laurie C. Carson, Pippa Gerard, Kimberly Kravis Schulhof, and Michele Wolkoff, the luncheon raised over $250,000 for innovative lung cancer research. This annual event included a keynote address from Dr. Mark Socinksi, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a special presentation of the LCRF 2010 Scientific Merit Award to Dr. Donald Kufe of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This award acknowledges the scientific investigator whose research proposal was selected for outstanding overall merit by the LCRF Medical Advisory peer review from over sixty applicants. Click here to view post-event release | View Article in Oncology Times Listen to Dr. Socinski's Keynote | Listen to Sirius "Broad Minded" interview View the LCRF Second Annual Symposium | View the video promoting Lung Cancer Awareness Month on Good Day New York View the 2010 Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon Photo Gallery Photos courtesy of Ben Asen.
In honor of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, on Monday, November 2, the Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) hosted its First Annual Public Symposium and Fourth Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon at The Plaza Hotel. The symposium titled The Future Path of Lung Cancer offered a venue for members of the public to learn about the latest treatments and innovations in lung cancer research. Leading medical experts in the fields of lung and thoracic oncology and cancer-related psychiatry headlined the event, including Dr. Thomas J. Lynch Jr. MD, Director of Yale Cancer Center and Physician-in-Chief of the new Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven; Jimmie Holland MD, attending psychiatrist and Wayne E. Chapman Chair of Psychiatric-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center; and Deborah Schrag MD, MPH, attending physician and clinical investigator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The symposium was followed by a fundraising luncheon chaired by Laurie C. Carson, Pippa Gerard, Kimberly Kravis Schulhof, and Michele Wolkoff. This annual event included a keynote address from Dr. Thomas J. Lynch Jr. and a special presentation of the LCRF 2009 Scientific Merit Award to Dr. Christopher Bakkenist of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Over 200 guests were in attendance, raising more than $250,000 for innovative lung cancer research. To mark the occasion, Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed November in the City of New York as Lung Cancer Awareness month. Click here to view post-event release View the 2009 Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon Photo Gallery Photos courtesy of Ben Asen.
On Monday, November 3, 2008, LCRF hosted a scientific luncheon and lecture hosted 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. James R. Rigas, Director, Comprehensive Thoracic Oncology Program, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center as our guest speaker. Dr. Rigas' presentation, "The Global Treatment of Lung Cancer: A Historical View" focused upon the progress made in clinical lung cancer research since 1948 highlighting the advent of chemotherapy to fostering an understanding of today's biologic targeted therapy. He commented that the era of biologic targeted therapy holds promise to achieve not small incremental advances, but significant improvements in survival for lung cancer patients. He encouraged continued collaboration between the scientific and philanthropic communities to explore these opportunities. A record 240 guests attended the luncheon and we are pleased to announce that the event raised over $275,000 in support of lung cancer research and educational programs throughout the country. View the 2008 Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon Photo Gallery Photos courtesy of Ben Asen.
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. View the 2007 Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon Photo Gallery 
A Luncheon and lecture was held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on November 1, 2006, the first day of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, when it was a special honor to receive a proclamation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg naming November 1st Lung Cancer Awareness Day. The luncheon with a lecture on "Lung Cancer - The Basics" given by Julie R. Brahmer, M.D. , a member of the Foundation's Medical Advisory Board, was attended by more than 250 guests and raised $135,000. View the 2006 Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon Photo Gallery |
