I used to think waking up to KUOW was a good way to start the day. In one week, I heard about the study trying to negate the benefits of mammograms in early detection of breast cancer and about how a girl was sexually assaulted in California while her classmates did nothing to stop it.

“Women are so screwed,” I grumbled that morning and switched over to KEXP. John in the Morning has yet to depress me.

Although the mammogram study seemed inaccurate and enraged me, it also kicked me into gear to get an early mammogram (while my insurance would still pay for it).

I was able to make an appointment for the same week, and I know it sounds strange, but I immensely enjoyed the experience.

Having my breasts smashed didn’t hurt as people told me it would. In fact, I even liked it. (Remember, I’m also the one who liked the feeling of getting tattooed and fell asleep on the table.)

When not smashing, the doctor filled me in on all that was wrong and misleading about the Preventative Services Task Force study.

You can learn more about the erroneous and subsequent studies by visiting her at Ballard Swedish or read this.

And if that’s not enticing enough, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is continuing their second annual Make a Mammogram Promise until the end of October.

For each promise made, $1 is donated by Safeway toward research that assists women in need to access mammography. Plus, they offer prizes.

Prizes and someone touching your breasts! What else could a girl ask for? So please, love your boobies and go get a mammogram.

Corbin Lewars (www.corbinlewars.com) is a writing mentor, the founder of Reality Mom (www.realitymomzine.blogspot.com) and author of "Creating a Life" and the forthcoming "After Glow." She also teaches memoir and personal essay writing classes, contact her for details.