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Martee L. Hensley, MD

Dr. Martee L. Hensley

Dr. Martee L. Hensley

Dr. Martee L. Hensley, an oncologist, focuses on cancers of the female reproductive system at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Questions and Answers:

Are Atypical Cervical Cells Cause for Concern?
"After my first gynecologic exam, the nurse said I have atypical type cells. Should I be worried?"
How Is Vulvar Dysplasia Treated?
"I have been diagnosed with vulvar dysplasia twice. How is this condition treated?"
With Breast Cancer in My Family, When Should I Start Having Breast Exams?
"My grandmother, mother, and aunts are breast cancer survivors, and my sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer also. When should I start getting breast exams, and do I need to get them more frequently?"
Can Eating Soy Affect Breast Cancer Recurrence?
"After being treated for breast cancer, is it safe for me to go on a soy-based diet?"
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Are There Alternatives to Chemo?
"I have invasive stage I ductal carcinoma, but I do not want to have chemotherapy. What are my other options?"
What Happens If Breast Cancer Remains Untreated?
"What exactly happens when breast cancer goes untreated? Will you always die?"
Side Effects of Tamoxifen?
"I had very early DCIS and it was successfully removed with no radiation and no chemotherapy. It has been suggested that I take tamoxifen, but I'm worried about the side effects."
What Do "Stages" of Cancer Mean?
"How many stages of cancer are there, or does this depend on the cancer? Is stage-three breast cancer really bad?"
How Can I Build White Blood Cells During Chemotherapy?
"What are some strategies I can use to help build white blood cells during chemotherapy? Is there anything I can do?"
Sexual Activity and Cervical Cancer Risk?
"A doctor on television said that a lack of regular sexual activity leads to an increased risk of cervical cancer in older women. Is this true?"
Can Precancerous Cells Affect Pregnancy?
"I had a Pap smear that showed I have precancerous cells, and a week later I found out I am pregnant. What are the chances of them becoming cancer before I have my child?"
What Is a Targeted Ultrasound?
"I have to have a targeted ultrasound of my breast. How is it different from a regular ultrasound?"
Does an Oversized Ovary Mean Cancer?
"My doctor did an internal ultrasound and told me that my right ovary was the size of a grapefruit. Do you think I might have cancer of the ovary?"
Do Breasts Shrink After Breast Cancer?
"I had breast cancer ten years ago. In the last year, the breast I had the lump removed from has been shrinking. Is this normal?"
How Should Breast Cysts Be Treated?
"When I was pregnant with my daughter, I developed a lump between my breasts. Now my doctor says I have a cyst in my right breast. It still hasn't gone away and my breasts hurt. Do you have any suggestions as to what I can do?"
A Link Between Deodorant and Breast Cancer?
"I've heard that women should avoid using antiperspirant or deodorant because it can cause breast cancer. Is this true?"
The Side Effects of Chemotherapy
"Can chemotherapy make your back hurt?"
What Is Ductal Hyperplasia?
"I am having surgery for typical ductal hyperplasia. Can you tell me exactly what this is?"
A Link Between Breast Cancer and Abortion?
"I am a counselor at a local crisis pregnancy center. I've received a flyer saying that the risk of breast cancer is greatly increased after an abortion. Is this true?"
How to Prevent Endometrial Cancer Recurrence?
"I recently had a complete hysterectomy for Stage 1B Grade 2 endometrial cancer, and I have checkups every six months. Is there anything I should be doing to prevent a recurrence?"
What Is Breast Thermography?
"What can you tell me about breast thermography? Who should have this done?"
What Are HPV 16 and 18?
"Can you explain what HPV 16 and 18 are in terms I might understand? I keep hearing about them, but I don't understand what these numbers mean."
Are Breast Exams Necessary While Breastfeeding?
"Do I need to do breast self-exams and get a mammogram while I'm breastfeeding?"
A Link Between Fertility Treatments and Ovarian Cancer?
"I am concerned about whether there is a link between fertility treatments and ovarian cancer. I took fertility medications for several years. Am I at greater risk for ovarian cancer because of these treatments?"
What Are Breast Calcifications?
"What are breast calcifications? Should I be worried about them, do they mean I have breast cancer?"

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