A lumpectomy involves removing the breast tumor and a small margin of surrounding tissue, while a mastectomy involves removing the entire breast. Dr. Gorman, a distinguished Doctor of Medicine, evaluates factors like the size and location of the tumor, the stage of malignancy, and the patient’s preferences. At Texas Breast Center, both procedures are performed with precision and care, aligned with the standards of the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.