@shortie0650, my condolences for the loss of your sister. I can imagine losing both your mom and your sister to breast cancer heightens your concerns about your own cancer journey. I applaud you for doing your research, asking questions, and gathering evidence-based information along with the experiences of other women on this forum.

I wasn't able to find your actual diagnosis. Can you remind me of the type and stage of breast cancer that you have?

However, if part of your treatment plan includes an aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen (a SERM), then you do not have the same type of cancer as your sister (triple negative). That means that your journey will differ from hers. It is also important to note that everyone experiences treatment differently. Many women have mild, few or no side effects with AIs or tamoxifen. They are less likely to seek the support of others on a forum like this. As noted in another thread arteminsinin is not a substitude for an AI or a SERM or hormonal treatment for estrogen-positive breast cancer.

You can read more on this informative website:
Hormonal Therapy https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal-therapy
Hormonal therapy, also called anti-estrogen therapy, endocrine therapy, or hormone therapy, is used to treat all stages of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

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