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Have Stage 3 Multiple Myeloma. Neck Pain, Lump Under Rib Cage. Taking Dexamethasone. Go To Emergency Care?

Good day, my father was diagnosed with stage 3 multiple myeloma in september, 2012, he is 78 and has had two blood transfusions. one in september and the other November 6th. since Nov 6th, he has been experiencing bad pain in the neck and just today (Nov 22) I discovered a large lump about the size of half an apple on his right side under his rib cage. should I take him to emergency right away? He is on a steroid treatment ( dexamethasone ) and painkillers ( hydromorphone )
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Hi Mckoy, what I feel from your description, the pain was there from last 20 days but the lump has developed just now. It could be bone fracture and hematoma over there. Please take him to emergency room and get evaluated. Take care.
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Have Stage 3 Multiple Myeloma. Neck Pain, Lump Under Rib Cage. Taking Dexamethasone. Go To Emergency Care?

Hi Mckoy, what I feel from your description, the pain was there from last 20 days but the lump has developed just now. It could be bone fracture and hematoma over there. Please take him to emergency room and get evaluated. Take care.