Leukemia And Lymphoma

Cancer occurs when cells in the human body start to divide out of control. Cells in nearly any part of the body can become cancerous and spread to other areas of the body. Leukemia and Lymphoma are two types of cancers. There are many differences between leukemia and lymphoma. First, leukemia is a disease which is characterized by an abnormal production of white blood cells. It is a cancer of the blood cells or bone marrow with numerous types and classifications. On the other hand, lymphoma is a tumor of the lymph nodes that causes lymph nodes to expand. In essence, the abnormal condition starts from the lymphatic system. Second, leukemia can affect people of any age group, although children. Lymphoma is more common in young people