@brightlight66 thanks for the kind words! And, oh how I understand about oncologists "not wanting to hear" about side effects! I don't think younger people can grasp how precious these remaining years are to those of us who've made it this far. Being told at 72 to take a preventive medicine with side effects for 10 years (that may or may not work. Or even be necessary!) is brutal. Good for you, too, for advocating for yourself! I am definitely going to seek out another oncologist at some point, just for another opinion. But meanwhile, best of luck to us both as we trudge along on this unfamiliar path! I have really come to appreciate the resilience & grit of older women like us! Hope we both have a really wonderful new year, 2026!

@brightlight66 I am so sorry that your oncologist doesn't want to hear about side effects. I thought they were supposed to be taking note of them so they can advise other patients! With lobular (which I also had. Lumpectomy a year ago and radiation) I figure the longer we live, the more chance we have of them finding new treatments, etc. I've been on anastrozole for a year now and (knock on wood) the side effects haven't been too bad. I hate the hair thinning but, okay. The night sweats seem to have eased. Good luck to all of us! ❤️ Yes, it isn't easy spending our senior years being vigilant. I'd rather be drinking a pina colada at some pool...but we're alive. Recently I was also diagnosed with kidney disease. Shock! They have no reason why I have this. After sobbing and scaring my husband, I moved on. Bought the recipe books. Did more reading. Thanks to the internet (and forums like this) we can find other patients who share info/tips that doctors might know but don't have time to share. Happy New Year everyone! We are here.👍 Let's enjoy the lives we have. Put coconut cream in your coffee!