Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana & Wellness Post-Webinar Resources
The Webinar
Thank you to everyone who attended the June 21st Webinar on Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Medical Marijuana!
Watch the video on our Youtube Channel!
Your questions and comments during the live Q&A helped to make a great source of information for the next person seeking treatment.
Our Speakers featured in this webinar was host Marc Matoza, with Marijuana Med Today; Amy Green, RN of MMTC of Florida, Manny Alfinez and Forrest Haag of Surterra Wellness Dispensaries.
Ongoing Education
We’ve partnered with medical marijuana education experts to provide you with further resources on the topic of Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Medical Marijuana.
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Sponsor Discounts
- Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida
- My Botanica Wellness
- Surterra Wellness – Dispensary
Meet the Speakers
- Marc Matoza, Marijuana Med Today
- Amy Green RN, MMTC of Florida
- Manny Alfinez, Surterra Wellness
- Forrest Haag, Surterra Wellness
Overview:
- PATIENT INFORMATION BROCHURE
- MMTCFL Chronic Conditions Resources
Materials from the Webinar
- View the slides from the live presentation
- How CBD Oil Affects Chronic Pain and Inflammation with Thomas DeLauer
- Weed (Parts 1-4) with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Sponsor Discounts
Medical Marijuana Treatment Clinics of Florida
$49 Patient Transfer Pricing
Applies only to select MMTC clinic locations. This discount is available year-round.
10% Veteran's Discount
Applies to all MMTC clinic locations. This discount is available year-round.
My Botanica Wellness
At My Botanica Wellness, we believe that patients shouldn’t have to sacrifice quality to get affordable CBD products. In a market that is oversaturated and under regulated, we strive to provide reputable, thoroughly tested CBD products.
1st Time Buyers Receive 10% Off
Surterra
Feeling truly well is a gift—and everyone should be able to achieve it. Surterra is here to empower you and your family to unlock all the benefits of cannabis with the safest, highest quality products and a welcoming experience that’s designed to help you feel your best.
1st Time Buyers Receive 60% Off
We love meeting new people! Shop with us and save 60% on your first purchase and 40% on your second purchase
Veterans & Financial Hardship
Every 1st and 15th of the month, stack your Veterans and Financial Hardship discounts for a total of 35% off your order. No promo code needed. Simply provide proof of participation in one of the programs and the discount will be applied at checkout.
Senior Saturday
Every Saturday, every customer over 55 can save 30% on their entire purchase. No promo code needed. Simply show your ID to the guide and the discount will be applied at checkout.
Meet Our Speakers
Marc Matoza, Series Host
President and Founder, Marijuana Med Today
Read more about Marc Matoza
Marc is a technology and business development manager with expertise in technology, database, cybersecurity, and online/web/mobile computing. As an inventor, computer scientist, and entrepreneur, he has developed innovative tech products including a leading relational database, multiple digital multilingual dictionaries, a digital bilingual reference/grammar-checking word processing add-on, golf [sports] swing video capture & analysis solutions, and certified safe anti-microbial environments.
Marc’s multinational background includes technology and corporate management experience with Hewlett Packard, Netscape Communications, Ashton-Tate, AlphaGraphics SA, MarcTech SA/LLC, and Swing Solutions. This includes managing operations in Europe, Latin America, Canada, and the USA. He has a Computer Science Degree from California Polytechnic State University.
Read about Medical Marijuana Awareness Webinars
Amy Green, RN
Patient Educator
MMTC of Florida
Webinars Featuring Amy Green, RN
Cancer, Chemotherapy, and Medical Marijuana / June 21, 2023
Cannabinoids: CBD, THC, CBN, Delta-8, & More / May 10, 2023
Terpenes: The Key to Medical Marijuana / March 15, 2023
Read more about Amy Green
Amy works collaboratively with the doctors and practitioners of MMTC to provide quality cannabis education to patients and staff. Amy also oversees the B-12 Wellness program within MMTC. She is a US Navy veteran, serving five years of active duty as a Master at Arms. After the military, she sought ways to serve her community, including being a volunteer firefighter and EMT.
She then utilized those skills to complete a nursing degree in 2014 and has been practicing as a Registered Nurse in Florida since then. Amy has worked in the medical marijuana industry as a patient educator for a major multi-state cannabis company. Currently, she provides 1-on-1 education for all new patients that come through The Villages office at MMTC.
She is passionate about providing personalized cannabis education for her patients and their families and is a go-to resource for new and experienced medical marijuana patients. She is completing a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, focusing on patient education and vulnerable populations.
Manny Alfinez
Store Manager
Surterra Wellness
Read more about Manny Alfinez
Since retiring from the Army, I started out working as a delivery driver for a local dispensary (Surterra) in 2018. I worked my way up to assistant manager opening a new location (FWB) within 10 months. Though I love the dispensary side of the industry, I felt it necessary to gain clinical experience. So I decided to take a job with The Kaya Life Cannabis Clinicians as a Cannabis Advisor/Practice Manager in 2021.
The key to this change is that I was no longer held back by dispensary retail liabilities. Meaning I could now be more specific in advising patients and in doing so, I began learning from others experiences along with my own in more detail. A true blue case study at the user level (Not Peered Reviewed). This allowed me to assist others in finding specific products for specific results saving hundreds of dollars.
Webinars Featuring Manny Alfinez
Terpenes: The Key to Medical Marijuana / May 3, 2023
Forrest Haag
Product Marketing Manager
Surterra Wellness
Read more about Forrest Haag
Forrest is a dynamic marketing leader who’s blazing a trail in the exciting world of cannabis. With a proven track record of delivering results for startups, global brands, and non-profits, he is a navigation expert with a passion for health and wellness – particularly in the incredible medicinal benefits of cannabis. He’s proud to work for a company that shares his values and is making a real difference in the lives of thousands of patients across Florida.
A true executive lifeline, he’s equally comfortable at the intersection of art and science, with a creative aptitude and a data-driven mindset that sets him apart. With his unique blend of experience and expertise, he’s poised to lead the charge in this exciting, rapidly evolving industry.
Webinars Featuring Forrest Haag
Neuropathy and Medical Marijuana / June 14, 2023
Improving Sleep with Medical Marijuana / June 7, 2023
Anxiety, Stress, and Medical Marijuana / May 31, 2023
Managing Chronic & Acute Pain with Medical Marijuana / May 17, 2023
Cannabinoids: CBD, THC, CBN, Delta-8, & More / May 10, 2023
Terpenes: The Key to Medical Marijuana / May 3, 2023
What are Cannabinoids?
Cannabinoids are any of a group of closely
related compounds which include cannabinol and the active constituents of cannabis.
Cannabinoids can treat numerous medical problems
CURRENT USES OF CANNABINOIDS:
- Alleviate pain and inflammation, especially chronic forms, from diseases such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, glaucoma, neuropathy, and Crohn’s disease
- Increasing appetite to prevent the extreme weight loss of AIDS
- Improving muscle control/lessening spasticity in conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease
- Controlling epileptic seizures, especially in children
- Treating mental illnesses, including post-traumatic stress (PTS), bipolar disorder, and multiple anxiety disorders
- Treating addiction, including smoking cessation
See Also from MMTCFL:
Tha Main Cannabinoids
How Medical Cannabis Helps With Chronic Pain
It helps them sleep better. It helps them deal with the pain better. And it can help with so many things surrounding the underlying condition, so that when they wake up in the morning and go to sleep at night they’re living fuller, better-quality lives.”
Cannabinoid Receptors
Continued Education and Awareness Resources
Materials from the Webinar
How CBD Oil Affects Chronic Pain and Inflammation
“Cytokines are signaling proteins that ultimately recruit inflammation to happen. Cytokines will trigger specific immune cells to release inflammation or actually even reduce inflammation, given the right circumstances. […] CBD actually modulates the cytokine production.”
Weed (Parts 1-3)
Weed (Part 4)
Cannachats Recommended Reading
Cannabinoid Resources
Used for Pain, Cancer and autoimmune disease
Very Well Health by Adrienne Dellwo
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Vol 2.1, DOI: 10.1089/can.2017.0017. Hill, K.P., Palastro, M.D., Johnson B., & Ditre, J.
Backes, M. Weil, A. McCue, J.D.
Basics of Medical Marijuana in Florida
Florida Department of Health | KnowtheFactsMMJ.com
Click to Download from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use
MarijuanaAware.com
suncoastnorml.org
Supplemental Research
Health/Wellness Southwest May 4, 2020
Earth Seedlings Blog
Formula Swiss
Janice M. May 07, 2019
Jun 23, 2021
Oregon State University Blog Newsroom Jan 10, 2022