A woman has had a breast removed to treat cancer. What type of loss will she most likely experience?

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The woman has physically lost one of her breasts due to the surgery, so this is considered an actual loss. Perceived loss refers to a perceived change or loss that may not be physically tangible, such as loss of independence, while maturational loss refers to the loss of a particular life stage or role, such as retirement. Anticipatory loss is when someone anticipates a loss that has not yet happened, such as expecting the death of a loved one who is terminally ill.

A Woman Has Had a Breast Removed to Treat Cancer