With nearly 100 examination and operating rooms serving more than two dozen specialty areas, Cooper University Health Care’s 166,000-square-foot, three-story facility at the Moorestown Mall has been bringing top-quality care to a suburban setting since opening approximately 18 months ago.
And, while all specialties are important, the facility’s impact in one area truly has been impactful.
Earlier this spring, the nationally regarded MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper was able to expand its footprint in South Jersey with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art radiation oncology suite at the Moorestown location.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the new suite features a high-precision radiation accelerator that delivers targeted treatment to tumors, including stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors, with exceptional accuracy. Advanced imaging and motion-tracking systems further enhance precision, ensuring patients receive effective radiation therapy tailored to their unique needs.
Cooper officials are proud to say it’s the fifth MD Anderson at Cooper radiation oncology treatment location in the region, bringing advanced cancer care close to home for more patients.
“This expansion represents our unwavering commitment to making advanced cancer treatments accessible to more patients throughout South Jersey,” Dr. Generosa Grana, the director of MD Anderson at Cooper, said. “By integrating innovations in radiation therapy with our multidisciplinary team’s expertise, we are providing patients with highly personalized care in a convenient location, allowing them to focus on healing while staying close to their support systems.”
Dr. Anthony Dragun, chair and chief of radiation oncology at MD Anderson at Cooper, agreed.
“This new location is a significant step forward in our mission to provide comprehensive cancer care where patients need it most,” he said. “By expanding our reach, we are enabling more patients to access advancements in radiation therapy, delivered by a team of specialists dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.”
At the Moorestown Campus, patients now have access to comprehensive radiation treatment planning and therapy, delivered by a dedicated team of radiation oncologists, specialty-trained nurses, skilled radiation therapists, dosimetrists and clinical researchers who collaborate to develop customized treatment plans.
Beyond radiation oncology, MD Anderson at Cooper’s services at the Cooper Moorestown Campus include medical, gynecologic and surgical oncology, same-day surgery, interventional radiology and a modern infusion suite with 28 private bays designed for comfort and privacy.
Additionally, the campus offers essential supportive services, such as cancer genetic counseling and testing, access to clinical trials, patient navigation, social work and nutrition counseling, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, holistic care.
But, more than anything, patients are getting that care closer to home.
Cooper co-CEO Kevin O’Dowd said ease of access has become a major focus of the system.
“People do not want to travel to get care,” he said. “That’s why this campus is so important to how we care for our communities — especially when it comes to cancer care.
“Treatment for cancer can be a long and arduous process. If there are ways to make that easier on the patient — that includes having shorter drives and ample parking — we’re going to do it, because we know how much that will impact the patient.”
For information about Bergen MD Anderson Cancer Center, go to cooperhealth.org.
