Hi. I finished radiation 20 treatments last month after double lumpectomies. I didn’t want radiation since I had DCIS, Stage 0, but the chance of recurrence was so much smaller with the radiation so I went ahead with it.

I really, really didn’t want to start the aromatase inhibitor, Anastrozole, (I’m 68). But with the urging from my doctors, I told them I’d try it, but if the side effects were too much for me I would stop taking it. I started taking Anastrozole on May 1st and feel fine but it’s only been a little over 2 weeks so we shall see. I know of one friend who takes Anastrozole. She’s been on it for several years and leads a very active life. So, I may stay on it for the whole 5 years or be off it next month. Time will tell.