Postoperative Lymph ctDNA Outperforms Plasma in Predicting Early Recurrence of HPV-Independent Head and Neck Cancer
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Postoperative Lymph ctDNA Outperforms Plasma in Predicting Early Recurrence of HPV-Independent Head and Neck Cancer

Research identifies postoperative lymphatic exudate as a superior source of ctDNA for detecting molecular residual disease in HPV-independent head and neck cancer. This proximal liquid biopsy significantly outperforms plasma in predicting locoregional recurrence and may refine adjuvant treatment decisions for intermediate-risk patients.
Limited Efficacy for Cabozantinib and Nivolumab in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from a Phase II Trial
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Limited Efficacy for Cabozantinib and Nivolumab in Advanced Extrapancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: Insights from a Phase II Trial

A Phase II trial investigating the combination of cabozantinib and nivolumab in advanced extrapancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (epNETs) failed to meet its primary objective response rate endpoint, despite high rates of stable disease, highlighting the challenges of immunotherapy in these tumors.