A lump in the neck is also called a neck mass. Neck lumps or masses can be large and visible, or they can be very small. Most neck lumps are benign (noncancerous) and not harmful. But a neck lump can also be a sign of a serious condition, such as an infection or a cancerous growth.
Roy Dwayne Orbison was ten years old; his brother, Anthony, was just six. Unable to write songs in the wake of such crushing loss, Orbison nonetheless continued to tour, seeking solace in music and in the support of fans.
On the opening night he went on first and sang through his 14th encore before John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr sang their part. When the audience started yelling, âWe want Roy!â, Lennon and McCartney held Orbison and prevented him from going back on stage.