For various reasons, swelling can occur in the scalp, face, and neck. It may be mild or severe, temporary or chronic, as seen in lymphoedema. Lymphoedema—other than primary lymphoedema—usually occurs secondary to cancer treatment. We most commonly hear about lymphoedema following breast cancer treatment, and somewhat less about lymphoedema after thyroid or other cancers such as those affecting the mouth, throat, or salivary glands. Lymphatic drainage massage is considered the