These symptoms are important to take seriously, and reaching out to your oncologist or medical team as soon as possible — ideally today — is strongly recommended. Don't wait for a scheduled appointment. Here's why these symptoms matter with myeloma:
- The lump on your neck could be related to myeloma activity, such as a Show Full Answer
These symptoms are important to take seriously, and reaching out to your oncologist or medical team as soon as possible — ideally today — is strongly recommended. Don't wait for a scheduled appointment. Here's why these symptoms matter with myeloma:
- The lump on your neck could be related to myeloma activity, such as a plasmacytoma (a mass of plasma cells), which needs to be evaluated promptly
- Numbness in your chin and lips can be linked to bone lesions in the jaw or skull, which myeloma can cause in some people
- Numbness and tingling can also be a sign of peripheral neuropathy, which myeloma itself or its treatments can cause A MyMyelomaTeam member shared a similar experience, noting that numbness in their lower lip and chin was linked to bone lesions found on their jaw, skull, and spine.
Please contact your oncology team right away. These symptoms need proper imaging and evaluation — early attention can make a real difference in managing what's going on.
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