Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Why High False-Negative Rates Demand Clinical Vigilance
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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Merkel Cell Carcinoma: Why High False-Negative Rates Demand Clinical Vigilance

A comprehensive cohort study reveals that sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in head and neck Merkel cell carcinoma has a sensitivity of only 52.6% and a high failure rate. The findings suggest that clinicians must reconsider management strategies for patients with high-risk features or failed biopsies.
Prioritizing Return of Value: A Roadmap to Enhancing Biobanking Participation Among Black Women with Endometrial Cancer
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Prioritizing Return of Value: A Roadmap to Enhancing Biobanking Participation Among Black Women with Endometrial Cancer

This community-engaged mixed-methods study identifies critical Return of Value (ROV) elements, such as genetic insights and community health benefits, to improve biobanking engagement among Black women with endometrial cancer, offering 14 actionable recommendations for equitable translational research.