mTOR inhibitor use in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: A meta‐analysis on survival, tumor response, and toxicity

摘要

Background Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been rising in incidence primarily related to HPV‐associated oropharyngeal cancers. Novel molecular therapeutics are evolving with the mTOR pathway as a new target. Previous studies have shown variable outcomes with relatively low toxicity. This study reports the tumor response, survivability, and toxicity of mTOR inhibitors (mTORi) in HNSCC. Despite expanding research on this pathway, there remains controversy around mTORi use for treatment of HNSCC.