Brain Tumor Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper's Brain Tumor Center provides exceptional multidisciplinary care, offering comprehensive, advanced treatments for patients with all stages of brain tumors, including brain cancer.

We offer a team approach to caring for patients with brain and other neurological cancer in new and innovative ways. 

Why Choose MD Anderson at Cooper for Brain Tumor Care?

Patients and families in the South Jersey community and beyond choose MD Anderson at Cooper for brain tumor care because of our:

• Expertise: Our neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists and radiation oncologists have extensive experience in this highly specialized field, so you can be confident you’re receiving a high level of care. Our doctors are board-certified, meaning they received special training to diagnose and treat a wide range of rare and complex brain tumors.
• Team approach: Our doctors from all cancer specialties work together to ensure you receive the best possible care. Specialists discuss each case in detail at a weekly brain tumor conference involving all key members of your care team.
• Innovative treatment options: Our team offers advanced radiation treatment using technology called stereotactic radiosurgery that is delivered using a linear accelerator (Linac) and guided by advanced magnetic resonance (MRI) imaging. This technology is faster, more precise, and can be used to treat both brain and spine tumors in difficult-to-treat areas. The procedure is safe and painless and requires no incisions. Most patients return home the same day as their treatment and resume normal activities after just a few days.
• Clinical research efforts: Through our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, one of the nation's leading cancers, our patients are candidates for promising, cutting-edge treatment options that may not be available anywhere else in the region. Ask your doctor whether any ongoing clinical research efforts might benefit you.
• Convenience: Our multidisciplinary brain tumor center gives you access to a team of care professionals in one convenient location. You can manage all appointments and treatments right here.
• Care Coordinator: Our care coordinator will assist you with all aspects of your care. Your coordinator will help you schedule appointments and guide you to the right resources so you feel supported at every point during treatment.
• Nurse Navigator: Our nurse navigator serves as a educator, advocate, and guide for all patients. 
• Supportive care services: We know that providing comprehensive care to patients with brain tumors means more than just extraordinary treatment. A cancer diagnosis can affect many aspects of your life.  With this in mind we a wide range of supportive care services including behavioral medicine, nutrition counseling, palliative medicine, financial counseling, support groups, smoking cessation programs and more. Learn more about our cancer care support services.
• Complementary therapies: We offer complementary therapies that focus on supporting the wellness of your mind, body, and spirit. Patients can participate in classes such as chair yoga, mindfulness meditation, creative arts for healing, body movement classes and many others, all designed to reduce stress, improve well-being, and enhance overall health.