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"Bone spur" is a general term used to describe a knobby, abnormal bone growth. Bone spurs are also known as osteophytes. Scientists believe bone spurs occur because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone.
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As South Jersey’s premier academic musculoskeletal center, the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute offers you the full continuum of high-quality orthopaedic care with the latest technological advances.
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As South Jersey’s premier academic musculoskeletal center, the Cooper Bone and Joint Institute offers you the full continuum of high-quality orthopaedic care with the latest technological advances.
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Brachytherapy involves placing radiation directly inside the body, as close as possible to the cancer cells. With brachytherapy, you can get a higher total dose of radiation to treat a smaller area and in a shorter time than is possible with external radiation therapy.
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When the heart beats too slowly, it is called bradycardia, a type of arrhythmia.
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Our brain tumor program provides access to exceptional clinical care, offering hope for patients with all stages of brain tumors, including brain cancer.
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Learn about brain tumors and the comprehensive resources for diagnosing and treating them at Cooper University Health Care
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Cooper’s ENT specialists are skilled at treating branchial cleft abnormalities, birth defects caused by abnormally formed tissue in the neck.
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Our breast reconstruction surgeons have extensive experience performing breast augmentation, with minimal scarring and excellent cosmetic results.
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Breast cancer is currently the most common form of cancer other than non-melanoma skin cancer, with new cases diagnosed in more than 250,000 women and men every year in the U.S.
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Our specialists offer advanced breast imaging for early, accurate diagnosis and leading breast cancer treatments, at multiple South Jersey locations.
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MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper provides women with a comprehensive risk assessment and customized recommendations to prevent and/or detect breast cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage.
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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) breast cancer risk assessment tool (also known as the “Gail model”) uses personal risk factors to help estimate a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. Each woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is different.
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It is important to be aware of your risk factors for breast cancer so you can share that information with your doctor so together you can make informed decisions on when you should be screened.
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Cooper’s team of expert breast cancer specialists is committed to providing you with
personalized treatment while helping you navigate your care.
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There are four stages of breast cancer, which are further divided into categories based on various factors. With this important staging information, our experts at MD Anderson at Cooper can develop the most appropriate treatment plan for you.
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The symptoms of breast cancer will vary depending on the type of cancer, its stage, and whether it has spread to other parts of the body.
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There are several different kinds of treatments for breast cancer that can be used alone or in combination with other treatment approaches. Which treatment is right for you depends upon several factors, including the type and stage of your cancer.
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Although rare, breast cancer during pregnancy is generally treatable. The timing of your treatments, however, might be a bit different to protect your baby.
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Because screening mammography is so important in identifying breast cancer at the earliest, most treatable stages – it is vital that women choose a breast imaging center with the highest level of clinical expertise and access to advanced screening and diagnostic technologies.
