Using laughter to empower cancer survivors

Laughter lifts the spirit, relieves physical or emotional stresses or discomfort, and makes you feel better about yourself. Photo: EPA

For people living with cancer, it may seem strange to find humour when facing such a serious matter. Yet, laughter can be therapeutic as it helps in ways you might not have realised or imagined.

Laughter is a natural medicine. It lifts the spirits, relieves physical or emotional stresses or discomfort, and makes you feel better about yourself and the world around you.