More: I adopted Margie when I was facing my first breast cancer diagnosis. Her sweet kisses and cuddles helped me through my treatments. When the cancer came back, 8 years later my loyal companion was still comforting me as I underwent more aggressive treatments. This summer it was my turn to care for her when she had her cancer surgery. We've been through so much together, and we are both THRIVING. It turns out, we rescued each other !