My Wife was able to work from home three days a week which was nice, but the only real help I needed was driving to and from radiation. I did not drive until I was off my meds. I was able to feed (wonderful peg tube) myself, give my self meds etc. It is a matter for personal preference. I didn't want people around fussing over me. If I needed any help, I had plenty of people to call. Never called any one except for a ride to and from radiation. Did make two emergency trips to hospital, but both were in the middle of the night and were not life threatening. They did admit me however because I had a temp of 102. A lot depends on how he is responding. I would play it by ear and see how he handles the treatment and what he prefers.