Cancer Care

Better care leads to better outcomes.

When your life has been touched by cancer, you deserve the very best care. At Halifax Health – Charles L. and Miki N. Grant Cancer Center for Hope, a first-class team of experts collaborate with fellow oncologists from national cancer centers and offer leading-edge treatment plans and technologies, providing the finest care and achieving the best outcomes.

Highest Quality of Cancer Care

Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope offers a comprehensive cancer program. We see new patients by referral from another physician, and we also welcome the opportunity to provide second opinions. If you have a diagnosis that you feel would benefit from treatment by Halifax Health - Cancer Center for Hope, please have your primary care physician or referring specialist contact us at 386.425.HOPE.

Your Patient Navigator will provide emotional support, education and act as a resource so that you can make well-informed decisions regarding your care options. This service coordinates access to cancer care services while providing quality care and assisting with coping strategies for dealing with fear and anxiety that can be felt by newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families.

The Patient Navigator is a clinical expert who works with healthcare providers, financial counselors and social services to enable the patient to access available resources.

Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope offers a Patient Navigator to you, provided as a complimentary service.

What will my Patient Navigator do for me?

  • Provide emotional support and comfort to a newly diagnosed patient
  • Help you navigate through the healthcare system
  • Serve as a point of contact to create a seamless approach to your care
  • Expedite scheduling for appointments and tests
  • Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers and team members to provide advice, support and real-time answers to your questions
  • Connect you with local and national community resources

For more information, contact Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope, Patient Navigators at 386.425.HOPE.

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Cici Brown - Breast Cancer Survivor

Breast Cancer Survivor

I felt like the most important thing for me was the doctor that I chose to work with. I knew I was in the right place. I knew that Halifax Health was going to take care of it. We are so lucky to have Halifax Health in our community.

– Cici Brown

Meet Your Cancer Care Team

Cancer Care Providers

Alvaro R. Alvarez-Farinetti
Radiation Oncology Physician
Alvaro R. Alvarez-Farinetti
Radiation Oncology Physician

Dr. Alvaro Alvarez-Farinetti, MD is a Radiation Oncology Physician in Daytona Beach, Florida. He has over 29 years of experience in the medical field.  He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Halifax Health - Medical Center of Port Orange and Halifax Health Medical Center.

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Murthy V. Andavolu
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Murthy V. Andavolu
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Murthy V. Andavolu, MD,  is an oncologist in Daytona Beach, Florida and is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. He received his medical degree from Osmania Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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Boon Y. Chew
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Boon Y. Chew
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Boon Y. Chew, MD, is a hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.

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Cesar De Las Casas
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Cesar De Las Casas
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Cesar De Las Casas, MD, MPH, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.

  • Certification: Internal Medicine
  • Specialty: Hematology and Medical Oncology
  • Fellowship: Hematology and Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Center, Houston, TX
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Leadership Positions: 

  • Director Hematologic Malignancies, Memorial Healthcare System, FL
  • Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Miami VA Healthcare System, Miami, FL
  • Director Medical Oncology, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest, Waco, TX
  • Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital, San Antonio, TX
  • Chairman Cancer Committee, Audie L. Murphy Memorial VA Hospital, San Antonio, TX
  • Vice-President Biomedical Research Foundation of South Texas, Inc.,  South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
  • Chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, West Palm Beach, FL
  • Chief of Medical Oncology ,British American Hospital, San Isidro, Peru

Professional Organizations: 

  • Colegio Medico del Peru
  • American Medical Association
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Public Health
  • American Society of Preventive Oncology
  • Infectious Disease Society of America
  • Texas Society of Medical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • American Association of Cancer Research
  • European Society of Medical Oncology
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Ruby Anne E. Deveras
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Ruby Anne E. Deveras
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Ruby Anne E. Deveras, MD, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.

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Brad A. Factor
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Brad A. Factor
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Brad A. Factor is a radiation oncologist in Daytona Beach, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

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Zafar Latif
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Zafar Latif
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Zafar Latif, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.

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Thuy Le
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Thuy Le
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Thuy Le, MD, is a hematology/oncology specialist that is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.

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Kelly L. Molpus
Gynecologic Oncology Physician
Kelly L. Molpus
Gynecologic Oncology Physician

Dr. Kelly L. Molpus, MD, is a Gynecologic Oncology specialist in Daytona Beach, FL. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach. Dr. Molpus has been in practice for over 20 years in Gynecologic Oncology.

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Abdul J. Sorathia
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Abdul J. Sorathia
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Abdul J. Sorathia, MD, is a hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.

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Tabitha N. Townsend
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Tabitha N. Townsend
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Tabitha N. Townsend, MD, is a Hematology/ Oncology specialist at Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach, FL.

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Richard C. Weiss
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician
Richard C. Weiss
Hematology & Medical Oncology Physician

Dr. Richard C. Weiss, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Ormond Beach, FL. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.

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Elizabeth Bonds
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth Bonds
Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Education

University of Central Florida, Master of Science – Family Nurse Practitioner

Jacksonville State University – Bachelor of Science – Nursing

Daytona State College – Associate of Science – Nursing

 

Certifications

American Nurses Credentialing Center

National Provider Identifier

National Register of Certified Medical Examiners

Controlled Substance Registration

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

 

Leadership Roles and Volunteer Service

Take Stock In Children – Youth Mentor

The Sandy Cyclers – Founder

Ormond Beach Middle School – Youth Mentor

Historic Mobile Preservation Society, Historic Homes Tour – Docent

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Marathon Team in Training – Training Coach Assistant

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama , Troop #8124– Troop Leader

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Selena Hoots
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Selena Hoots
Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Selena Hoots, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.

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Sara Siegfried
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Sara Siegfried
Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Sara Siegfried, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Center for Oncology - Ormond Beach and Center for Oncology - New Smyrna Beach.

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Sierra Williams-Barnhart
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Sierra Williams-Barnhart
Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Sierra Williams-Barnhart, APRN, is a nurse practitioner specialist affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach.

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Patient Navigators

Jennifer Peludat
Breast Cancer Navigator
Jennifer Peludat
Breast Cancer Navigator

A diagnosis of breast cancer can be overwhelming for patients, as well as their families. At Halifax Health – Center for Oncology, we’re here to answer questions and help you navigate through your journey.

Halifax Health – Center for Oncology offers a Breast Navigator to you, which is provided as a complimentary service.

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Gina Lawrence
Gastrointestinal Cancer Navigator
Gina Lawrence
Gastrointestinal Cancer Navigator

A diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer can leave you feeling overwhelmed. Halifax Health – Center for Oncology has a Gastrointestinal Cancer Navigator available for you and your family, to help you navigate the next steps in your treatment.

Our GI Cancer Navigator is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.

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Susan Joss
Head & Neck Cancer Navigator
Susan Joss
Head & Neck Cancer Navigator

Provided as a complimentary service, Halifax Health offers a Nurse Navigator dedicated to helping you after completion of your treatment and will serve as a system navigator, patient educator and advocate, care coordinator and community outreach connection. The Nurse Navigator is the champion liaison of your recovery.

Our Head and Neck Nurse Navigator is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.

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Jennifer Mathis
Lung/Survivorship Navigator
Jennifer Mathis
Lung/Survivorship Navigator

At Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope, we know a patient’s journey with cancer doesn’t end when treatment is complete. Through our Survivorship Patient Navigator program, we will continue this journey with you.

Our Survivorship Patient Navigator will:

  • Address questions about the effects of treatment, as well as medical and other life issues post-treatment
  • Expedite scheduling for appointments or tests
  • Ensure access to social counselors, nutritionists and local support agencies
  • Explore and assist with post-treatment financial or work-related concerns
  • Manage long-term or late effects of treatment with your medical care team
  • Develop coping strategies for dealing with fear or anxiety
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Ashley Perry
Rehabilitation Navigator Oncology
Ashley Perry
Rehabilitation Navigator Oncology

Cancer and its treatment can often impair normal daily activities. Whether it’s fatigue, neuropathy, pain, weakness, mobility difficulties, memory or attention difficulties, exacerbations of old injuries, or anything that can impair activities of daily living, our Rehabilitation Navigator Oncology at Halifax Health – Center for Oncology is here to help.

The role of the Rehabilitation Navigator Oncology is to detect, mitigate and help treat functional decline of cancer patients. As part of the oncology treatment team, this healthcare professional is an advocate for patients who are candidates for rehabilitation.

For more information, please call 386.425.3898.

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Charles Sternberg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Charles Sternberg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming for a patient and their family. Halifax Health – Center for Oncology has a Licensed Clinical Social Worker available to provide support, address your needs, and assist in the prevention of barriers and access to care.

Our Licensed Clinical Social Worker is here to provide support so you never have to feel alone on your journey.

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Allison Williams
Registered Oncology Dietitian
Allison Williams
Registered Oncology Dietitian

At Halifax Health – Cancer Center for Hope, we know a patient’s journey with cancer has multiple facets of treatment.

Our Registered Oncology Dietitian offers complete nutrition services to cancer patients. This helps patients cope with diet and appetite issues related to cancer and cancer treatments, and plays an integral part in our Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).

Our complimentary Registered Oncology Dietitian:

› Is a cancer nutritional professional who works with patients and their families, specifically those identified as at risk for having nutritional challenges or special needs

› Knows nutritional status can be adversely affected by the disease process, including the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment

› Works with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and other members of the oncology multidisciplinary team to help maintain optimal nutritional status throughout the continuum of care (prevention, treatment, survivorship, palliative care and hospice)

If you would like to speak with our Registered Oncology Dietitian, please contact Allison Williams, Clinical Dietician at 386.425.2375 or email allison.williams@halifax.org

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Personalized Cancer Care

Our multi-disciplinary team of experts from leading cancer institutions provides top-notch cancer treatment right here in our community. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient and their diagnosis using the latest in personalized medicine, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation advancements.