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Riley Mulligan, a nurse navigator at the UCHealth Cancer Center, has faced her own battle with stage 2 triple-negative breast cancer over the past year while continuing to care for cancer patients. An avid rower, Riley found peace and focus in the water, which helped her navigate her health journey. Rowing, with its demand for teamwork and concentration, became her metaphor for dealing with cancer—keeping her “head in the boat” allowed her to remain present and resilient despite her diagnosis. This mindset also reinforced her role as a nurse, motivating her to encourage patients to stay active and embrace life despite their diagnoses. Riley’s experience with breast cancer has also deepened her empathy for her patients. She often pushes them to exercise and stay engaged, as she did throughout her treatment, which included a double mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. Despite the physical and emotional toll of her treatment, Riley continued to work, using her role to support others while drawing strength from her connections with colleagues and loved ones. Her ability to keep working, even on difficult days, gave her and her patients a sense of normalcy and purpose. Reflecting on her journey, Riley offers advice to those facing cancer: stay proactive about health checks, exercise regularly and be open to asking for and receiving help. Her story highlights the importance of personal and professional support systems, as she relied on her friends, family and rowing team to help her stay strong. Now cancer-free, Riley looks forward to continuing her work, traveling and embracing life fully and embodying the same advice she gives to her patients—to live rather than just survive.

Finding peace on the water: Nurse navigates breast cancer journey while supporting oncology patients

Finding peace on the water: Nurse navigates breast cancer journey while supporting oncology patients

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JODY METZGER-PFLIEGER

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