@mmm123, that must be a lot for both you and your husband to take in, having 2 cancers to deal with simultaneously.

If you also wish to connect with others living with multiple myeloma and stem cell transplant, you can also follow the discussions in the Blood Cancers & Disorders Support Group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/blood-cancers-disorders/). I think you might appreciate this discussion specifically.

- My Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Journey - Mayo, Phoenix
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/my-autologous-stem-cell-transplant-journey-mayo-phoenix/

To your question at hand regarding papillary thyroid cancer and learning more about what to expect during and after surgery, check out this related discussions:
- How long after thyroidectomy did you start to feel “normal”? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-long-after-thyroidectomy-did-you-start-to-feel-normal/
- Diet after Thyroidectomy? How long will I need a soft food diet? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diet-after-thyroidectomy/
- Life after total thyroidectomy after papillary cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/life-after-total-thyroidectomy-after-papillary-cancer/

How are YOU doing?