Tonya,
bear in mind that radiation does a number on the immune system so any and every infection can be much more intense. It will probably require IV antibiotics. It will take a little time to get under control. Any transdermal pathway (through the flesh) is at risk. Follow the care of port and PEG tube sites very carefully. Many of us have had severe infections or other immune related problems like thrush.

We really went the distance in disinfecting anything that I touched, bathrooms, kitchen, etc. I avoided all public places and had my wife open and close the doors so I didn't have to touch the door handles. Later on I wore gloves while shopping so I didn't have to touch the shopping cart handles (which God knows where they've been). People with sickness were not allowed in the same room and drivers (to radiation treatment) were turned down if they had sick children at home (or the children had ridden in their cars).

Infection control and aseptic procedures take on a whole new meaning for the immune compromised.