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So, I found a lump. I've named her LaVerne.  LaVerne the Lump.  LaVerne Duct Lump.  Yep, this lump has a full name, including a first, middle, and last name.  Let's just hope I don't have to name any of her friends.   I first noticed LaVerne a bit ago.  She was tender.  I scheduled an appointment for a well-woman visit with my midwife (yes, they do well-woman visits in addition to delivering babies).  She examined me and referred me for a Mammogram.   I reported for the mammogram, donned the double gowns, waited in a an empty waiting room to be called while looking at bedazzled bras framed on the wall.  While having the test, I enjoyed a talk about CNMs.  Apparently, they don't get many mammogram requests from midwives (yet), and as she confirmed my name, date of birth, and who referred me.  She stumbled over CNM, obviously not an acronym she sees often. I provided Certified Nurse Midwife.  That led to the discus...

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