In addition to predicting HNSCC prognosis, 11 lipid metabolism‐related genes (ARSI, CYP27B1, CYP2D6, DGKG, DHCR7, LPIN1, PHYH, PIP5K1B, PLA2G2D, RDH16, and TRIB3) also affect HNSCC clinical features (stage, gender, and pathological stage). The gene discussed is ARSI; the disease is head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.