Dr. Martee L. Hensley

Dr. Martee L. Hensley, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in gynecologic cancers, with particular expertise in uterine sarcomas. She has been a member of the attending staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since 1998, where she works as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to the care of women with gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Hensley earned her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine, completed her residency and oncology fellowship training at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and holds a master's degree in epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health.

Dr. Hensley's clinical research centers on developing novel treatments and refining treatment strategies for women with recurrent ovarian cancer and uterine sarcomas, including leiomyosarcoma, carcinosarcoma, high-grade undifferentiated sarcomas, endometrial stromal sarcomas, and related conditions. She serves as principal investigator for multiple national and international research studies in these areas. Her research interests also extend to patient-reported outcomes, including quality-of-life considerations tied to cancer treatment. She is active in the Sarcoma Alliance for Research through Collaboration, a consortium that facilitates research partnerships among sarcoma specialists worldwide.

Dr. Hensley also contributes to the Gynecologic Oncology Group through service on committees devoted to health-related outcomes research and novel drug development for uterine cancers. Her combination of clinical depth, epidemiologic training, and commitment to collaborative research positions her as a leading voice in the study and treatment of rare gynecologic malignancies. Her work reflects a sustained dedication to improving outcomes and quality of life for women facing these challenging diagnoses.