When did doctors start using aromatase inhibitors as standard treatment?

Aromatase inhibitors became widely adopted as standard breast cancer treatment in the early 2000s, following major clinical trials that demonstrated their effectiveness in postmenopausal women with hormone-positive breast cancer. This is such an important question about treatment history, and understanding when these therapies were established can help patients feel more informed about their care options and the research behind current protocols.

I had my 1st breast cancer in 2003. The 2 treatments were Tamoxifen & Arimidex, pre & post menopausal