Fighting Cancer and Fighting in Iraq

This soldier had to fight one battle before joining his comrades in Iraq. From Stryker Brigade News:

Following completion of his training,(Pfc. Matthew Moody) was assigned to his unit with a looming Iraqi deployment. As the rest of his new unit prepared for their deployment, Moody found out that he would not be going to Iraq, and that service to his country might come to an abrupt halt.
He had been diagnosed with cancer forcing him to remain behind as his new-found friends left for Iraq.
Moody said his only option was to fight his illness. Finally, he was declared fit to fight.
“I was happy because I really wanted to be with my buddies in Iraq,” he said.

This guy is truly a fearless warrior! God speed and thanks for your service to your country.