Both lymphoma and leukemia result from problems of the white blood cells that is why we have the awareness month for both cancers in the same month.

In leukemia, bone marrow produces too many white blood cells that do not naturally die off the way that typical aging blood cells do. Bone marrow is the substance in your bones that produce red blood cells. In leukemia, healthy red blood cells get taken over by white cells that keep dividing and ultimately take over. Your body depends on for normal oxygen and nutrient transport in the red cells. Most blood cells form in bone marrow.
There are several different types of Leukemia.

The four main types are:
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL)
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

The type of leukemia depends on the type of blood cell that has become cancerous.
Leukemia can also start in the lymph nodes.

Lymphoma often begins in the lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small tissues that help in your body fight against infection. Certain types of lymphoma may also occur due to the spread of abnormal white blood cells in other parts of the body.

There are several types of Lymphoma.
Lymphoma of the Skin
Hodgkin Disease
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Many risk factors can be considered when diagnosing any type of cancer, however it is important to know, even with risk factors it does not mean you will get cancer. Many risk factors can be reduced such as not smoking, staying away from chemical and radiation exposure, living a healthy lifestyle, eating healthy and getting regular check ups with your doctor.

As always, pay attention to your body. It is better to ask your doctor then to just wait and see if something doesn’t feel right.