Dr. Janice LaRouere is a board certified radiation oncologist with a special interest in breast cancer. Dr. LaRouere started her medical education at the University of Michigan with a bachelor's degree in biology, stayed on to complete her medical degree, and then completed her residency at U of M in Radiation Oncology in 1988. She is pleased to continue her association with U of M as a clinical faculty member working at St. John Providence Hospitals.
Dr. LaRouere has been board certified in Radiation Oncology since 1988. She has numerous professional affiliations including the American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology and Michigan Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology. She has a special interest in breast cancer research and has been very involved in clinical trials involving partial breast irradiation, including studies involving the Mammosite applicator.
Dr. LaRouere has a special interest in therapeutic radiation and minimizing the side effects of radiation. Her interests include decreasing radiation dose to the heart utilizing ABC breath hold technique. In collaboration with the University of Michigan, her department is investigating the role of IMRT in the treatment of breast cancer.
She lives with her husband who is also a physician at Providence Hospital and their 3 children.
One of Dr. LaRouere's favorite quotes on her outlook regarding breast cancer comes from Helen Keller: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it."
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University Of Michigan Health System
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Michigan Medical School - 1984
Location & Hours
University Of Michigan Health System
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Specialties Treated
Radiation Oncology
Insurance Accepted
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