LAUGH SCHOOL – PATIENT SUPPORT PROGRAMME
Laugh School: Curriculum Design and Features of “Happy Academy”
Since 2007, the Taichung Kuai Huai Association has transformed traditional symposium formats by launching the “Happy Academy”—a specialized programme tailored to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients and those within two years of diagnosis. This innovative 4-week course combines medical education with emotional support, creating a peer-driven network for holistic healing.
Program Highlights
✔ Expert-Led Lectures – Covering treatment, reconstruction, nutrition, and emotional wellness
✔ Small Group Support – Each group paired with a senior survivor mentor for personalized guidance
✔ Practical Life Skills – From wig care to prosthesis use
✔ Safe Sharing Spaces – Extended time for patient discussions and mood management
Core Curriculum
- Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Options
- Surgical Reconstruction & Plastic Surgery
- Integrative Chinese Medicine Approaches
- Nutrition During Treatment
- Emotional Resilience Strategies
- Prosthesis & Wig Practicalities
- Global Adoption: This Patient Support Programme is successfully replicated by:
- Los Angeles Harmony Hope Association
- Xi’an Anti-Cancer Club
- Beijing Union Hospital Pink Garden
- Shanghai Pink Angel Foundation
Why It Works
- Peer Mentorship: Senior survivors provide firsthand insights and hope
- Comprehensive Care: Bridges medical knowledge with daily living needs
- Scalable Model: Adapted across diverse healthcare systems
“Healing begins when laughter and learning meet.”