Dr. Helen H Xiao-li MD
Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology
1781 Hylan Blvd. Staten Island NY, 10305About
Dr. Helen Xiao-li practices Radiation Oncology in Staten Island, NY. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Xiao-li specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Education and Training
Peking Union Medical Universit Medical Degree 1987
Yale University Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D.), Pharmacology 1995
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology
Provider Details
Dr. Helen H Xiao-li MD's Expert Contributions
What is the best treatment for a child with leukemia?
The best treatment is chemotherapy or other systematic therapy. He should see a pediatric medical oncologist. I would recommend St. Jude Children's hospital. Best. Dr. Li READ MORE
Can radiation therapy cause thyroid problems?
Radiation therapy can only cause hypothyrodism or other thyroid problems if the thyroid was in the radiation field. READ MORE
Prostate radiation psa?
In order to determine whether it is a treatment failure, we need 3 consecutive rising PSA. Right now, it is hard to judge whether EBRT + lupron is successful until you have two more PSA tests. You should continue follow up with your urologist to test PSA for the next few months. READ MORE
Does radiation affect fertility?
If the patient's ovaries are inside the radiation field, radiation therapy (RT) can affect fertility. In this case, we usually recommend patient freeze eggs prior to initiation of RT. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Physician 21st Century Oncology 2002 - 2012
- Attending Physician Staten Island Radiation Oncology 2008 - Present
Awards
- Research Award 23 New York Roentgen Society
- AACR Travel Award 23 American Association for Cancer Research
Areas of research
Radiation Oncology
Dr. Helen H Xiao-li MD's Practice location
Staten Island Radiation Oncology
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