If caught early, breast cancer has a 98 percent survival rate. So why put off testing? Breast Specialty of Baton Rouge has some helpful tips and info about early testing methods. Self-Exams Every woman aged 20 and older should be conducting monthly self-exams, two-three days after your period or on the same date every month if you no longer have periods. Monthly self-examinations help you learn about how your breast normally look and feel so that you easily be able to notice