Dr. Chih-Yi Liao
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Chih-Yi Liao is a medical oncologist practicing at the University of Chicago.
Podcasts
Tumor Board # 74Jul 28, 2026Systemic Therapy Strategies for Treating Neuroendocrine Tumors
What first-line therapies should be considered for patients with higher-grade, metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs)? In this new episode of BackTable Tumor Board, Drs. Lingling Du, Chih-Yi Liao, and Robert Ramirez discuss the use of systemic or radioligand therapies for metastatic well-differentiated NETs.
- Tumor Board # 72Jul 14, 2026
Optimizing Liver-Directed Interventions for Neuroendocrine Tumors
What factors come into play when deciding whether to use liver-directed therapy or systemic therapies for neuroendocrine tumors? In this episode of the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast, Dr. Lingling Du, Dr. Chih-Yi Liao, and Dr. Abdul Khan discuss the structure of a multidisciplinary tumor board and how they approach decision-making for patients with neuroendocrine tumors. The conversation explores who benefits most from liver-directed therapy, optimal timing for intervention, and the importance of individualized treatment planning.
- Tumor Board # 70Jun 30, 2026
Diagnosis & Initial Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors
How do you unravel the complexity of diagnosing and managing neuroendocrine tumors, where every case demands a tailored approach? In this episode of BackTable Tumor Board, host Dr. Lingling Du is joined by Dr. Chih-Yi Liao and Dr. Xavier Keutgen to break down the essential steps from first symptoms to staging, imaging, and early treatment decisions for NET patients. The discussion covers the spectrum of NET biology, individualized imaging strategies, and when surgery or systemic therapy is the best path forward.