My husband has gone through the surgery, modified radical on 9/29/06. Next week we meet with radiology. So now I am looking at the new phase we are going into. I have read posts about the immune system being lowered. What can I expect about Tom being able to go places during and after treatment? We are in a very populated area and love to be social. Besides the handwashing and common sense, should we expect a period of time that we just don't go out, even if Tom feels up to it?

How have you guys handled protecting a loved one with a lowered immune system?

Barbara,
CG to Tom SCC IV dx'd 8/06, r. tonsil, T2,N2,M0. Modified radical, 30 nodes removed 9/29/06. 6 weeks radiation and 3 weeks amifostine. Tx ended 12/13/06. No chemo. TNB, Tom and Barb, too.