Definition. 1  A lumpectomy is a type of surgery used to treat breast cancer. 2  Lumpectomy is a surgical treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer. 3  The extent and severity of a cancer is evaluated or staged according to a fairly complex system.
Common side effects when used by mouth include shortness of breath, headache, numbness, depression, skin dryness, itchiness, hair loss, vomiting, muscle pains, and vision changes. Other severe side effects include high white blood cell counts and blood clots. When used as a cream side effects include skin redness, peeling, and sun sensitivity. Use during pregnancy is known to harm the baby. It is in the retinoid family of medications. Tretinoin was patented in 1957 and approved for medical use in 1962.
Hydrocortisone is available in generic form. Common side effects of Hydrocortisone Cream include skin redness/burning/itching/peeling, thinning of your skin, blistering skin, stretch marks, nausea, heartburn, headache, dizziness, menstrual period changes, trouble sleeping (insomnia), increased sweating, or acne.