Articles

Videos released on Oncologytube.com
An IMBCR channel has been set up on Oncologytube.com featuring several informative videos by Dr. James Berenson.

Press Release
Oncology CRO Oncotherapeutics Presents at ASH 2011 Annual Meeting
Multiple Myeloma Trial Results Are In from Multi-Site US Based Clinical Trial of
Bendamustine.
Los Angeles, Nov 23, 2011 -- Oncotherapeutics, an oncology specific Contract
Research Organization (CRO) specializing in the oversight and management of
clinical trials for cancer, will present final results from a multicenter clinical trial at
the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in San Diego, California on
December 10-13 , 2011.

Press Release
Kyphon® Balloon Kyphoplasty Found Beneficial for Treating Spinal Fractures in Cancer Patients
The results of this landmark study should be welcomed news to cancer patients across the world suffering from the debilitating effects of painful vertebral compression fractures,” said Dr. James Berenson, the study's first author and Medical and Scientific Director of the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research in Los Angeles, CA. “It is documented that nearly one-fourth (24 percent) of patients with multiple myeloma, 14 percent with breast cancer, 8 percent with lung cancer and 6 percent with prostate cancer suffer painful vertebral compression fractures. With the results of this new randomized study, there is now clinical evidence of a treatment option for spinal fractures in cancer patients that can provide excellent relief of pain and improved quality of life."

BERENSON ONCOLOGY COULDN’T WAIT TO GET THE CAPILLARYS 2
In-house electrophoresis from Sebia helps ensure superior patient care
Overheard at an outdoor café: “…They said they won’t get the lab results back until next week. I’m really worried. I can’t focus on anything else...I’m a nervous wreck.”
That was part of a real-life conversation between two women having lunch in Atlanta.
Unfortunately, there was nothing unusual about it. Thousands of patients endure the same frightening scenario every year. Read Article PDF

The Beach Reporter August 2009
Officer continues cancer fight with treatment, hope
Optimism and hope remain the weapons of choice for Manhattan Beach Police Officer Mark Vasquez as he continues to fight multiple myeloma cancer.

Video Feature July 2009
Dr. Jim Berenson is featured on KTLA-Channel 5’s prime time news segment from Emmy award winning news anchor, Emmett Miller as he follows the story of a courageous young police officer who is battling multiple myeloma.

The Steven Spierer Show April 2009
Steve interviews James Tamkin, M.D. who is living with cancer. If you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, you gotta hear this show.

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XM Satellite Radio June 2008
Dr. Berenson featured on ReachMD XM Satellite Radio Channel 157 “Multiple Myeloma: Current Treatment Modalities” Free registration required.

I-Newswire.com March 2008
Multiple Myeloma expert, James R. Berenson, MD, featured on free telephone workshop, “Caring for Your Bones When You Have Multiple Myeloma” April 2, 2008.

Patientpower.com November 2007
Hear Dr. Berenson speak on:
Contemporary Issues in Relapsed-Refractory Myeloma
We've been receiving hundreds of questions from myeloma patients. While we can't answer them all, they do tend to cover common ground. We'll address key topics in our next live webcast, the fourth in a series of 7 programs. Join us for our discussion with Dr. James Berenson, Founder, President and CEO of the Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research.
Replay Available here

IONlink August 2006
A Phase I/II Study of Trisenox®, VELCADE® and Ascorbic Acid in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma. Read the article...

Oncology Times August 2006
Zoledronic Acid Extends Survival In Lung Cancer & Multiple Myeloma Patients With High Levels of Bone Metabolism. Read the article...

American Cancer Society November 2005
Safety of Prolonged Therapy with Bortezomib in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Read the article...