{"id":26856,"date":"2021-04-25T13:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-25T17:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=26856"},"modified":"2021-05-13T12:59:20","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T16:59:20","slug":"leukemia-vs-lymphoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/leukemia-vs-lymphoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Leukemia vs. lymphoma: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments, more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#causes\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma causes<\/a> | <a href=\"#prevalence\">Prevalence<\/a> | <a href=\"#symptoms\">Symptoms<\/a> | <a href=\"#diagnosis\">Diagnosis<\/a> | <a href=\"#treatments\">Treatments<\/a> | <a href=\"#risk-factors\">Risk factors<\/a> | <a href=\"#prevention\">Prevention<\/a> | <a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a> | <a href=\"#resources\">Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma: What\u2019s the difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia and lymphoma are both types of blood cancer, so it\u2019s easy to get them confused. While leukemia generally occurs in the bone marrow, lymphoma starts in the lymphatic system and affects the lymph nodes and lymph tissues. Leukemia is more common in children, whereas lymphoma is commonly diagnosed in older adults. In this article, we will discuss the differences between leukemia and lymphoma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia is the result of a cell change within the bone marrow. When the normal cell mutates into a leukemia cell, it may grow and cause normal cells to stop developing. As the leukemia cells continue growing and dividing, they overtake the healthy cells in the body. As more and more healthy blood cells are replaced with leukemia cells, symptoms of leukemia start appearing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main types of leukemia include:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most common form of leukemia in children<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Acute myeloid leukemia (AML):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the most common adult leukemias<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An aggressive form of AML where promyelocytes (a blood-forming cell) build up and reduce the number of other blood cells in the body<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Hairy cell leukemia (HCL): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rare form of leukemia that is caused by an overproduction of white blood cells called B lymphocytes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common chronic leukemia among adults<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A form of leukemia that is typically caused by a genetic abnormality in chromosome 22, called the Philadelphia chromosome<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A result of the bone marrow making too many blood cells, such as white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Systemic mastocytosis: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The build-up of mast cells (a type of white blood cell) in the body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma is also the result of healthy cells mutating into cancer cells, although the exact causes of lymphoma are unknown. With lymphoma, a healthy lymphocyte (a type of white blood cell) undergoes a mutation that causes rapid cell production. Lymphoma usually begins in the B lymphocyte (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells) throughout the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main types of lymphoma include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most common type of lymphoma that usually starts in B or T cells<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Hodgkin lymphoma (HL):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the most treatable types of cancer, usually starting in the B cells\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma causes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNA mutation of a healthy blood cell causes rapid production of cancer cells<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNA mutation of a healthy lymphocyte causes rapid formation of diseased lymphocytes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"prevalence\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevalence<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lls.org\/facts-and-statistics\/facts-and-statistics-overview\/facts-and-statistics#Leukemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia and Lymphoma Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, around 60,530 people were expected to be diagnosed with leukemia in 2020. In the U.S. alone, there are an estimated 376,508 people in remission from leukemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society also states in 2020, around 8,480 cases of Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma (HL) and 77,240 cases of Non-Hodgkins (NHL) were expected to be diagnosed. 791,550 people in the U.S are estimated to be living in remission from lymphoma as of 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma prevalence<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60,530 cases of leukemia were expected to be diagnosed in 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are an estimated 376,508 people in remission from leukemia in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8,480 cases of Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma were expected in 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">77,240 cases of Non-Hodgkin&#8217;s lymphoma were expected in 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">791,550 people in the U.S. are estimated to be living in remission from lymphoma as of 2020.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia may cause the lymph nodes to become enlarged or swollen. Shortness of breath and fatigue are also common. Signs of infection may appear including fever, loss of appetite, and weakness. The skin may bruise easily, or a person may notice bleeding that can\u2019t be explained. Frequent infections may also be a symptom of leukemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, swollen lymph nodes are common. These lymph nodes may be in the neck, groin, armpit, chest, or stomach. Fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite are also common. Unintentional weight loss and night sweats may develop as the disease progresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma symptoms<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night sweats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen or enlarged lymph nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unintentional weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night sweats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"diagnosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diagnosis<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia may be diagnosed by a primary care doctor or specialist. A medical history and physical exam are often the first steps in the diagnosis process. Blood tests are done to look for any abnormal white blood cell counts, as well as abnormal red blood cell and platelet counts. A sample of bone marrow may be taken to look for leukemia cells in the bone marrow. For this, a long, thin needle is inserted into the hip to remove bone marrow fluid from your body. The fluid is then sent to a laboratory to be examined for abnormal cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first steps in diagnosing lymphoma involve a thorough medical history and physical exam. An oncologist will check for signs of swollen lymph nodes and\/or swollen organs. If lymphoma is suspected, samples of the lymph nodes may be taken and sent to a laboratory for further testing. Blood tests to look at levels of blood cells will also be done. The healthcare provider may also order imaging including MRI, CT, or PET scan.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma diagnosis<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical history\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow biopsy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging: MRI, CT, or PET scan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical history<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical exam<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biopsy of lymph nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow biopsy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging: MRI, CT, or PET scan<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"treatments\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The treatment for leukemia is dependent on several factors including age, type of leukemia, and stage of the cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy is the most common first-line form of treatment for most leukemias. During chemotherapy treatment, drugs are used to kill the leukemia cells throughout the body. A single drug or combination of several may be used for treatment. A doctor will determine the best drug to start with. Targeted drug therapy is also an option for some, in which the leukemia cells in the body are tested to determine whether a targeted drug can successfully kill the cancer cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation therapy, the process of using high-energy waves to destroy cancer cells, is also a common treatment option for leukemia. This can help stop the spread of harmful cancer cells, but may also destroy healthy cells in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bone marrow transplant (stem cell transplant) may be done to remove cancer-filled bone marrow and replace it with healthy bone marrow. Generally, this is done after cancer patients receive chemotherapy and\/or radiation to kill most of the cancer cells in the bone marrow. The healthy bone marrow from the transplant helps replace the diseased bone marrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunotherapy is also a treatment option for leukemia, although not every person with leukemia is a candidate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma treatment is also dependent on the stage of cancer at diagnosis. For some lymphomas, the \u201cwatch-and-wait\u201d approach may be tried to see whether the cancer continues to advance. Some forms of lymphoma are very slow-growing and can be watched for several years without changes. Your oncologist will monitor the disease with routine physical exams and bloodwork to decide whether the disease or stable or needs further treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy is usually the first-line treatment for most lymphomas. Drugs are administered either orally or through an IV to stop cell growth and destroy the harmful cancer cells. Radiation may also be used to damage the DNA of the harmful cancer cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bone marrow transplant may be used to replace the diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. This new bone marrow helps the body begin the process of forming new red and white blood cells and platelets. The side effects of bone marrow transplants are harsh, so it\u2019s not always a treatment option for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunotherapy is also an option. Some people with active cancer, as well as those in remission, may be eligible to participate in clinical trials to try new and developing cancer treatments.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma treatments<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted drug therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow transplant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targeted drug therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow transplant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"risk-factors\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have a higher risk of developing leukemia than others. Exposure to radiation and other nuclear toxins may increase the risk of developing leukemia. Being a smoker can also increase your risk. Some cancers and exposure to radiation or chemotherapy can lead to a higher chance of developing leukemia later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a family history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), especially in a parent, child, or blood sibling, puts you at greater risk for developing CLL yourself. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/6104\/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about 10% of people with CLL have a family history of the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a group of bone marrow disorders that affect the way blood cells develop. MDS causes the development of abnormal blood and bone marrow cells. When severe, MDS can lead to leukemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older age is one of the top risk factors for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), with the majority of cases being diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Having a family history of NHL in a first-degree relative also increases the risk of NHL. Although more research is needed, exposure to some weed and insect-killing chemicals can increase the risk of NHL. Other known risk factors include radiation exposure, immune system dysfunction, and some autoimmune conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors of Hodgkin\u2019s lymphoma (HL) include having a history of mononucleosis. HL is more common in early and late adulthood and develops <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/hodgkin-lymphoma\/about\/key-statistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in males<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more often than in females. Having a family member that has had HL also increases your risk. A weakened immune system is another known risk factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">Leukemia vs. lymphoma risk factors<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous radiation or chemotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Myelodysplastic syndromes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic syndromes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHL<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the age of 60<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First degree relative with NHL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exposure to weed killer and insecticides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radiation exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immune system dysfunction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some autoimmune conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HL<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early and late adulthood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family member with HL<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being male<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakened immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"prevention\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevention<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamapediatrics\/fullarticle\/2299705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being breastfed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a child has been shown to reduce the risk of developing leukemia. Limiting radiation exposure can also lower the risk of leukemia. Avoiding exposure to smoke and toxins may also put you at a lower risk. Maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle may help lower the risk of cancer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing lymphoma relies on reducing certain risk factors. Since radiation exposure is a risk factor for lymphoma, it\u2019s important to avoid as much exposure as possible. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.org\/cancer\/non-hodgkin-lymphoma\/causes-risks-prevention\/prevention.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that being overweight or obese may increase the risk of developing NHL, so maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of NHL.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"title\">How to prevent leukemia vs. lymphoma<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Leukemia<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lymphoma<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being breastfed as a child<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid radiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid smoke and toxin exposure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid radiation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid smoke and toxin exposure\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-to-prevent-cancer\/\"><b>9 things you can do to prevent cancer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to see a doctor for leukemia or lymphoma<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any symptoms of leukemia or lymphoma, you should visit a healthcare provider immediately. The symptoms of leukemia and lymphoma mimic several other conditions making it somewhat difficult to diagnose. The good news is that bloodwork is usually a first-line diagnostic test for most conditions and can pick up signs of blood cell abnormalities that may be present in both leukemia and lymphoma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about leukemia and lymphoma<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the difference between leukemia and lymphoma?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia is a blood cancer that develops in the bone marrow and blood. Lymphoma is also a blood cancer, but generally affects the lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes and lymph tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can leukemia turn into lymphoma?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although rare, a complication known as Richter\u2019s syndrome may occur in some people. Richter\u2019s syndrome develops when chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic leukemia suddenly develops into a form of large cell lymphoma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is more aggressive: leukemia or lymphoma?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The survival rate for lymphoma is higher than leukemia. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lls.org\/facts-and-statistics\/facts-and-statistics-overview\/facts-and-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia and Lymphoma Society<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the 5-year survival rate of all leukemias combined is 65.8 percent. The 5-year survival rate for Hodgkin&#8217;s lymphoma was 88.5% between 2009 and 2015.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the most common treatment for both lymphoma and leukemia?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for both lymphoma and leukemia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"resources\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lls.org\/treatment\/types-of-treatment\/watch-and-wait\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch and wait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lls.org\/treatment\/types-of-treatment\/stem-cell-transplantation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stem cell transplantation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/types\/lymphoma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lymphoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, National Cancer Institute<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lls.org\/facts-and-statistics\/facts-and-statistics-overview\/facts-and-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts and statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mskcc.org\/cancer-care\/types\/leukemias\/risk-factors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors for leukemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rarediseases.info.nih.gov\/diseases\/6104\/chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic lymphocytic leukemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leukemiafoundation.org\/leukemia-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leukemia prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Leukemia Foundation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leukemia vs. lymphoma causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments | Risk factors | Prevention | FAQs | Resources Leukemia vs. lymphoma: What\u2019s the difference? 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