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Obesity also contributes to inflammation,fat cells release pro-inflammatory adipokines.

Does cancer ever start in adipose tissue?

Yes, but fat people also have more muscle and skin.

That argument would go against growing muscle and getting taller in general.

It might be true, but real world impact of that higher probability of some cancer seem to be negligeable.

Also, more food => morr oxidation => more damage.