Breastfeeding after breast surgery

Hi, for my case the lump is big (45mmx20mm). if surgery is the only option, can I continue breastfeed my baby? and will it has any impact for future breastfeeding?

THE BREAST DOCTORS SAY:

In general breastfeeding is not contraindicated after surgery. Surgery to remove breast lumps also does not affect future breastfeeding unless large areas of breast tissue was removed from immediately behind the nipple disrupting the collecting ducts and lactiferous sinuses that drain milk out through the nipple.

Blood-tinged milk may be expected immediately post-op but it is generally safe if not heavily stained. You may choose to discard the blood-stained milk and give your baby the milk once it clears up. If your lump is located just behind or close to the nipple, breastfeeding can be troublesome and painful especially if the incision is made around the same region. For lumps situated away from the nipple, this is not a problem.

Based on the dimensions you have given, your breast lump appears ellipsoid which is one of the features of benign lumps. Hence you may not need to rush into surgery until you have stopped breastfeeding. However you will need follow-up ultrasound examinations every 3-6 monthly to establish that it is not growing rapidly.