Barbara,

My husband finished radiation and chemo treatment 7-13-06. I needed to take precautions, but I understood that was primarily because of the chemo. He didn't want to go out, so friends came over. I set out ground rules ahead of time so everyone knew. No coming over sick, no children under 12, wash your hands when you walk in the door, and visits kept to less than 2 hours (my husband wouldn't tell people to go home, but if they stayed longer, he was simply exhausted). Of course, there will be times when friends call and want to come over but your hubby is having a bad day. It's ok to say no. No, but I think he will feel better next week works even better.