Problem editing a layer mask in curves

I am trying to edit a layer mask to add more contrast to it.  when i go to curves i cannot see the layer mask channel in the drop down menu in the curves dialoge.
I want to add contrast to a mask for a noise reduction layer.
anyone know what i am doing wrong?

just make sure that the mask is active and not the layer (it should have a border, click on the mask thumbnail if it doesn't) and then go to Image->Adjustments->Curves

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