Dr. James Berenson - Multiple Myeloma Specialist

07/17/2025

📣 UPDATE on the new myeloma treatment we’ve all been working on: We’ve gotten a lot of questions asking if the new treatment we’re working on with the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research will eventually be available outside of the US. Here’s Dr. B’s answer.

07/04/2025

We are continuing to get lots of questions about the new treatment we’re working on for getting rid of myeloma. The first question I’m going to answer is from David on Facebook. He asks “Is the new treatment you’re testing similar to ruxolitinib or something completely new?”

Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research

07/01/2025

Bone Cancer & Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Join Berenson Cancer Center to spread knowledge for "Bone Cancer and Sarcoma Awareness Month." Together, let’s advance research, support patients & caregivers, and uncover new treatments for a brighter future. 💛

06/10/2025

We started Myeloma BioBank to help accelerate the discovery of new treatments and cures for myeloma and its related diseases; this BioBank provides support for ongoing research at the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR).

We are able to provide researchers with the highest quality blood and bone marrow samples from multiple myeloma and other plasma cell dyscrasias, including MGUS, amyloidosis, and Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia.

06/02/2025

HURRY - IMBCR's Auction to Help Support Cancer Research is Over TODAY at 5 PM. Email "Info@IMBCR.org with your name, Bid Number, & Bid. Good luck!

06/02/2025

HURRY--Almost over...IMBCR's Auction to help Support our Mission to Cure Cancer. Email "Info@ IMBCR.org" with your Name, Item Number, & Bid. Good luck!

05/27/2025

What a wonderful evening celebrating the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research’s (IMBCR’s) groundbreaking discoveries while honoring Beverly and Eleda Cohen. The sold out event was so much fun - live music, a fabulous silent auction, and a delicious dinner shared amongst friends, colleagues, and patients. I explained what IMBCR is and does and some of the exciting research that the scientists have discovered in a lecture “Myeloma 101.”

05/11/2025

5 States of Myeloma: ⬇️

There are 5 different states of Myeloma disease. Have you heard of all of these?

🔹 1. MGUS: Stands for monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance. MGUS is when M-protein is found in the body, but there are not enough plasma cells to call it myeloma, and no treatment is required.

🔹2. Smoldering Myeloma: This is when there are enough plasma cells in the bone marrow (more than 10%) to call it myeloma, but there are no symptoms. Patients typically just require close monitoring.

🔹3. Plasmacytoma: is when a single group of abnormal plasma cells grow.

🔹4. Active myeloma: is where there are typically multiple symptoms, such as bone damage, fatigue, kidney failure, anemia, and a compromised immunity.

🔹5. Plasma Cell Leukemia: When the myeloma spreads from the bone marrow into the blood, it is known as plasma cell leukemia. Myeloma patients who develop this at diagnosis have a better outcome than those who develop it during the course of their disease.

No matter what stage, there are more treatments available now than ever before. 🎉
Give us a call at 310.623.1222 to schedule a consultation. 📞

05/06/2025

🎟️Tickets are going fast for this fabulous benefit! 🎉You don’t wanna miss an incredible evening filled with terrific silent auction items, three unbelievable raffle items, live music, delicious dinner while supporting cancer research. 💪 Call 310-623-1214, Email bboykin@IMBCR.org, or IMBCR.org/Events.

05/06/2025

🎉Don’t miss this exciting benefit—silent auction, raffle prizes, live music, and dinner while supporting cancer research! 💪 Call: 310-623-1214, Email: bboykin@IMBCR.org, IMBCR.org/Events

05/02/2025

Myeloma patient story: Theresa was in the hospital for double pneumonia for 14 days. Her kidneys had failed. Her lungs collapsed. She had four transfusions. Through testing, she discovered she had multiple myeloma, and started working with a local oncologist. After two months of treatment, she started working with Dr. James Berenson. After just a few months her numbers changed drastically. So happy for you Theresa! 🎉👏