The relationship is more biochemistry = more opportunities for cancer. Obesity causes increases in a broad range of hormones as well as a generally higher rate

The relationship is more biochemistry = more opportunities for cancer. Obesity causes increases in a broad range of hormones as well as a generally higher rate of inflammation and stress, which can impact gene expression and cause higher rates of mutation, leading to higher cancer rates. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/obesity/obesity-fact-sheet#how-might-obesity-increase-the-risk-of-cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/o...