By patients for patients
Cannabis as a treatment option for neurodegenerative diseases
After a successful launch in Madrid in October, “We, The Patients” is bringing its first event to Switzerland. On March 1, 2025, the event location Resident Zurich Seefeld will open its doors to patients, relatives and interested parties from 12 noon to 4 pm.
“We want to offer those affected the opportunity,” explains Franziska Quadri, President of the patient organization MEDCAN, ”to find out about the medical use of cannabis. Unfortunately, it is still difficult to find support from medical professionals in Switzerland if you want to treat yourself with cannabis.”
The free event offers patients a platform for information, exchange and mutual support. The aim is to highlight the possibilities and challenges of the medical use of cannabis for chronic and degenerative neurological diseases and to give patients a voice.
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Top-class presentations and field reports
Experts from Switzerland and Germany provide practical information:
– Franziska Quadri, President of MEDCAN and a cannabis patient herself, will open the event with an insight into the “We, The Patients” initiative.
– Dr. Franjo Grotenhermen, one of the most renowned German-speaking experts on medical cannabis applications, will talk about its therapeutic use in diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.
– Simon Winistörfer, Vice President of MEDCAN and himself a cannabis patient, shares his personal experience in dealing with multiple sclerosis and the use of cannabis. – Dr. Nicolai Berardi, a Swiss doctor, sheds light on the legal framework and explains the path from diagnosis to prescription.
More than just lectures
In addition to informative lectures, the event also offers
– Breaks and meeting rooms for personal exchanges with each other
– Nursing specialist on site for support
– Networking opportunities with other patients
– Recording of the presentations for later publication
The event is barrier-free and free of charge for all interested parties. As the number of participants is limited to 50 people, early registration is recommended.
Registration and further information: https://medcan.ch/news/we-the-patients-erster-event-in-zuerich
