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Jeanne Keruly
Originally from Connecticut, I have spent the majority of my adult life in Baltimore since moving here in 1973. My professional work has exclusively been at Johns Hopkins, where I am an Assistant Professor of Medicine and have clinical, research and administrative roles. As a nurse practitioner, I provide care to HIV/AIDS patients, organize and manage clinical studies of HIV infected patients, and develop programs to support the care of persons with HIV infection who have no medical insurance. I have 1 wonderful son, Dennis, who is 33 years old and I live with my partner, Thomas Quinn, who has 4 loving children: Bryan, Sean, Andrew and Katherine. Activities outside of my work include volunteering for Komen Maryland after I completed treatment and I serve as volunteer member of the Greater Baltimore HIV Health Services Planning Council.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2006 and underwent a left breast lumpectomy and node dissection; this was then followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Fortunately, there is no evidence of reoccurrence. It was a Friday evening when I first viewed the mammogram report which read as an area that was suspicious for malignancy. I was both frightened and angry with myself as I had delayed my mammogram because of a "busy schedule". Getting through the surgery and treatment was made possible through the wonderful support from family, friends, and colleagues. In addition I felt that I had an extremely competent and caring medical team of clinicians who practice at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. In particular, they were able to help me transition from a caregiver to a patient which was definitely needed to get through the process. Finally my closest friends and family helped me "celebrate" milestones in my treatment and recovery that made the whole process more acceptable.
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