My goodness, John! - You really need to be at home. With your immune system down, you don't need to be taking chances with your health. When my son was at the point you are in his treatment, he was out of a job, but I just can't imagine how he could have been able to go to work. He had a bad time of it with radiation and blisters and not being able to talk. Is there no way your doctor could write a letter indicating you are completely disabled and expect to be for some time? I understand from reading others' posts here that you could apply online for SS disability and some have been very successful. I sure hope there can be a way for you to recover at home.