Advanced in Ovarian Cancer

Dr. Vanessa A. Kennedy

Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
4860 Y St Ste 2500, 
Sacramento, CA 
Advanced in Ovarian Cancer
4860 Y St Ste 2500, 
Sacramento, CA 
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Overview

Vanessa Kennedy is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ovarian Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Oophorectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article and participated in 6 clinical trials in the study of Ovarian Cancer.

Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in CA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

4860 Y St Ste 2500, Sacramento, CA 95817

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

9 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Phase III Study Comparing Single-Agent Olaparib or the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib to Standard Platinum-Based Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Sensitive Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 01, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Other
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cediranib Maleate, Gemcitabine, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of the Combination of Cediranib and Olaparib Compared to Cediranib or Olaparib Alone, or Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Women With Recurrent Platinum-Resistant or -Refractory Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (COCOS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other
Study Drugs: Cediranib, Cediranib Maleate, Olaparib, Paclitaxel, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin Hydrochloride, Topotecan, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Phase 1/2 Trial of ABT-888, an Inhibitor of Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP), and Topotecan (TPT) in Patients With Solid Tumors (Phase 1) and Relapsed Ovarian Cancer or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (Phase 2) After Prior Platinum Containing First-Line Chemotherapy
A Phase 1/2 Trial of ABT-888, an Inhibitor of Poly(ADP-ribose) Polymerase (PARP), and Topotecan (TPT) in Patients With Solid Tumors (Phase 1) and Relapsed Ovarian Cancer or Primary Peritoneal Cancer (Phase 2) After Prior Platinum Containing First-Line Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Topotecan Hydrochloride, Veliparib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2 Study of Cabozantinib in Combination With Nivolumab in Advanced, Recurrent Metastatic Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib S-malate, Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), SGI-110 and CDX-1401 Vaccine in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Atezolizumab (MPDL3280A), SGI-110 and CDX-1401 Vaccine in Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, DEC-205/NY-ESO-1 Fusion Protein CDX-1401, Guadecitabine, Poly ICLC
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase I Study of the Wee 1 Kinase (Wee 1) Inhibitor AZD1775 in Combination With Radiotherapy and Cisplatin in Cervical, Upper Vaginal and Uterine Cancers (10041848, 10008224, 10008238, 10046888, 10014735)
A Phase I Study of the Wee 1 Kinase (Wee 1) Inhibitor AZD1775 in Combination With Radiotherapy and Cisplatin in Cervical, Upper Vaginal and Uterine Cancers (10041848, 10008224, 10008238, 10046888, 10014735)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
A Phase III Trial of Adjuvant Chemotherapy Following Chemoradiation as Primary Treatment for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer Compared to Chemoradiation Alone: The OUTBACK Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Radiation
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Cisplatin, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 2 Study of Prexasertib in Platinum-Resistant or Refractory Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
A Phase 2 Study of Prexasertib in Platinum-Resistant or Refractory Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 19, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Prexasertib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Metformin (NSC#91485) Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Placebo as Initial Therapy for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
A Randomized Phase II/III Study of Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Metformin (NSC#91485) Versus Paclitaxel/Carboplatin/Placebo as Initial Therapy for Measurable Stage III or IVA, Stage IVB, or Recurrent Endometrial Cancer
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: September 30, 2021
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Metformin hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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7 Total Publications

Symptomatic presentation of cervical cancer in emergency departments in California.
Symptomatic presentation of cervical cancer in emergency departments in California.
Journal: Cancer causes & control : CCC
Published: April 24, 2021
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