thanks but I think this swelling is related to the surgery (partial neck dissection) rather than the cancer which is now gone. I was hoping for other's experiences of post-surgery swelling. Actually since I posted this it has gone down a lot. I was reading some of the other threads and tried the massage to move the lymphatic fluid around. Seems to have worked. Also took some arnica pills so that may have done the trick too. I'm see a physio therapist tomorrow as well.