Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)

Dr. Jayanthi S. Lea

Gynecologic Oncology | Oncology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
600 S Main St, 
Fort Worth, TX 
Experienced in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
600 S Main St, 
Fort Worth, TX 
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Overview

Jayanthi Lea is a Gynecologic Oncologist and an Oncologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lea is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 97 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gynecologic Oncology
Oncology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Obstetrics & Gynecology in TX
Hospital Affiliations
Parkland Health & Hospital System
UT Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS
600 S Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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.

10 Clinical Trials

Anti PD-L1 (Atezolizumab) as an Immune Primer and Concurrently With Extended Field Chemoradiotherapy for Node Positive Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Anti PD-L1 (Atezolizumab) as an Immune Primer and Concurrently With Extended Field Chemoradiotherapy for Node Positive Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Radiation, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 1
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, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of Vigil Engineered Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy in Subjects With Stage IIIb-IV Ovarian Cancer in Clinical Complete Response Following Surgery and Primary Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of Vigil Engineered Autologous Tumor Cell Immunotherapy in Subjects With Stage IIIb-IV Ovarian Cancer in Clinical Complete Response Following Surgery and Primary Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological
Study Drug: Vigil
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (or Gemcitabine) Alone or in Combination With Bevacizumab (NSC #704865) Followed by Bevacizumab and Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery in Platinum-Sensitive, Recurrent Ovarian, Peritoneal Primary and Fallopian Tube Cancer. NCI-Supplied Agents: Bevacizumab (NSC #704865)
A Phase III Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (or Gemcitabine) Alone or in Combination With Bevacizumab (NSC #704865) Followed by Bevacizumab and Secondary Cytoreductive Surgery in Platinum-Sensitive, Recurrent Ovarian, Peritoneal Primary and Fallopian Tube Cancer. NCI-Supplied Agents: Bevacizumab (NSC #704865)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 10, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Carboplatin, Docetaxel, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
ENGOT-ov50 / GOG-3029 / INNOVATE-3: Pivotal, Randomized, Open-label Study of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields, 200kHz) Concomitant With Weekly Paclitaxel for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
ENGOT-ov50 / GOG-3029 / INNOVATE-3: Pivotal, Randomized, Open-label Study of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields, 200kHz) Concomitant With Weekly Paclitaxel for the Treatment of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 29, 2024
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Drug: Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized Phase II Induction Discontinuation Trial of Emactuzumab Following Paclitaxel and Bevacizumab in Patients With Platinum-Resistant, Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
A Randomized Phase II Induction Discontinuation Trial of Emactuzumab Following Paclitaxel and Bevacizumab in Patients With Platinum-Resistant, Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 13, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Emactuzumab, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Single Arm, Multicenter, International Trial of Tisotumab Vedotin (HuMax®-TF-ADC) in Previously Treated, Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer
A Single Arm, Multicenter, International Trial of Tisotumab Vedotin (HuMax®-TF-ADC) in Previously Treated, Recurrent or Metastatic Cervical Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 25, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tisotumab Vedotin
Study Phase: Phase 2
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97 Total Publications

NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Uterine Neoplasms, Version 3.2025.
NCCN Guidelines® Insights: Uterine Neoplasms, Version 3.2025.
Journal: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
Published: August 05, 2025
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