Ask the doctor to explain anything that is not clear. You have a choice between two procedures for your biopsy. The most common is the two-step procedure. For this procedure, the biopsy is done first. Then if cancer is found, treatment begins a week or two later.
Some women choose a one-step procedure.
When this is used, the woman is treated immediately if cancer is found. They usually do not need to stay overnight. Your doctor or nurse will tell you if you may eat or drink before surgery. These tests tell your doctor about your general health. Sometimes these tests are done a few days before the biopsy.