Swollen Lymphnode

[TayTay123551]

Okay, I am 26 years old with a history of fibroadenoma.  I had one biopsied last year in my right breast. It was benign.  every 6 moths I get routine ultrasounds I have 6 all together for the last 4 years. 2 weeks ago I found a lump under my right arm.  I went to the dr. and he said it was a swollen lymphnode and probably reactive b/c it was moveable ans soft, but not painfull.  I was freaking out and told him I wanted it removed. That and my largest fibroadenoma.  well over this past weekend I came down with a horrible flu.  aching,fever, chills,coughing.  Could that have caused my swollen lymphnode?? This monday I had my surgery and got the 2 things removed.  He told my fiance they dont look cancerous. How can he tell?? They were supposed to have the results in yesterday, but they dont.    Does this sound like something to be concerned over, b/c these last 2 weeks have been horrible.  I have a 10 month old, and all I can think about is her future, and I want to be healthy for her.

[TayTay123551]

Thank you for your response.  Googling swollen lympnodes sure come up with scary results.   Thankfull the nurse called me back, and confirmed one of my lumps was fibroadenoma, and the swollen lyphnode was reactive(still kinda unsure what that means) but both a benign. I am supper happy.

[japdip]

Lymph nodes become enlarged for a number of reasons ... an infection somewhere in teh body is certainly one of them. Fibroadenomas are benign breast tumors and are often just left alone. With experience a Surgeon can tell how suspicious something "looks" and since the lymph node was "reactive" it may not even be related to the breast problem. When lymph nodes are removed and the lymphatic system interfered with there is always the possibility of developing lymphedema so that is something you should be aware of in the future.    Regards