How old are you if you don’t mind me asking. I am 61 and also on the fence about taking anastrozole. I had 2.5mm mixed ductal and lobular removed with clear margins and no spread to lymph nodes. Stage 1a. 4 weeks of radiation also. I did not need chemo, I am thin with osteopenia, but healthy otherwise. My oncologist highly recommends taking anastrozole to prevent cancer reoccurrence not just in the breasts but anywhere in the body. I started it two days ago and will know in a couple of weeks how I feel. So far so good. It seems that this drug has worked well in preventing recurrences in research studies. If the side effects become unbearable I will definitely reconsider something else. It is truly a conundrum trying to figure out the risks. In the end I decided I would like to decrease the odds of cancer recurrence while also working with a naturopathic doctor. Sending healing thoughts and energy your way.