An ad hoc committee will plan and conduct a public workshop, whose agenda will examine the evidence for the role of obesity in cancer survival and recurrence, and identify gaps in current knowledge. The workshop, which will feature invited presentations and discussion, will examine:
· the role of obesity and weight gain in the promotion of various cancers;
· mechanisms by which obesity may influence cancer progression;
· components of energy balance that may influence cancer recurrence and survival; and
· potential ways to intervene in cancer survivors.
Workshop participants will also discuss potential ways to address knowledge gaps to improve the outcomes for patients with cancer. An individually-authored summary of the workshop will subsequently be prepared by a designated rapporteur.