Herbert Abramson - Announcement - Acquisition of Common Shares of Lorus Therapeu

Mr. Abramson now owns directly or indirectly 21,739,100 common shares,representing approximately 10.2% of the issued and outstanding common shares.

Mr. Abramson has acquired the securities of Lorus for investmentpurposes. Mr. Abramson reserves the right to acquire further securities ofLorus depending on market conditions and other relevant factors.

The common shares of Lorus trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

An early warning report in respect of the above noted transactions willbe filed on SEDAR. A copy of this report and further information can beobtained from:

    Herbert Abramson    Tel: (416) 956-9334    Fax: (416) 867-9771

For further information

Herbert Abramson, Tel: (416) 956-9334, Fax:(416) 867-9771