Dear Vickie, From a caregiver perspective, I honestly have to say that your not beingable to talk to some special people at work is going to put a real strain on you-on top of the other things you are dealing with. When he starts radiation the odds are he is going to feel rotten at some point and you will need a friend or two around you. While someone is always here to listen and communicate with you, we can't take you to lunch or run an errand oar simply sit and have a cup of coffee with you. I really hope he will change his mind and allow you to have some personal outlets when you need them. And we will be here when you need us. Amy in the Ozarks