Small Minnow, I was admitted to hospital when I stepped into the 5th week of treatment. My husband and I felt relieved when I stayed in hospital because I had doctors and nurses taking care of me. I could not eat,lost a lot of weight, had high fever, very low white blood cells count...etc. All these complications if not treated well could cost my life. It is very normal that your friend isolates himself. I only allowed very close relatives to visit me because they had to feed me and 'wash' me. I couldn't even take a bath by myself.I didn't want my freinds to see how terrible I looked. Your friend needs your support at the moment spiritually, if not physically. If you feel lonely, your friend is hundred times lonelier than you!
Karen.