Getting a colon cancer test has become more common for people age 50 and older, but less so for minorities, the CDC reports.

They are usually missed or overlooked during colon cancer screening, but flat lesions within the lining of the colon and rectum may be more likely to be cancerous than polyps, new research shows.

The American Cancer Society has issued new guidelines about colon cancer screening tests; guidelines emphasize prevention.

Virtual colonoscopy is nearly as accurate as the real thing, and both methods far outperform three other standard screening methods for colon cancer, German researchers report.

A novel blood test holds promise for both detecting and preventing colon cancer, researchers report.

A gene glitch linked to colon cancer dates back to an English couple who sailed to America before 1640, University of Utah experts say.

An initial colonoscopy during which the colon is cleared of precancerous polyps significantly reduces deaths from colon cancer -- even if there are no follow-up exams, researchers report.

Obesity more than doubles a womans risk of developing colon cancer or growths that can lead to colon cancer, researchers say.

Virtual colonoscopy -- examining the colon via CT scan and special imaging software -- finds cancer as well as regular colonoscopy, a study shows.

Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables doesnt appear to strongly reduce colon cancer risk, but it may help protect slightly against getting one type of colon cancer, according to a new analysis.

People with heart disease may be more likely than other people to have colon cancer or other abnormal colon growths, Hong Kong doctors say.

For every 4 inches gained around the waist, the risk of colon cancer goes up 33% in men and 16% in women, Swedish researchers find.

The typical Western diet may be more than just hazardous to the health of patients treated for colon cancer. New research suggests it may be deadly.

Women who consume lots of choline (found in red meat, eggs, poultry, and milk) may be more likely to develop colon polyps, experts report.

Tammy Faye Messner dies at age 65 from colon cancer that had spread to her lungs. Learn how you can help protect yourself from colon cancer.

High blood levels of vitamin D protect against colon cancer -- but only in lean, active people, a large-scale study suggests.

A new blood test promises advance warning of colon cancer -- in plenty of time to find and remove precancerous growths.

Popular folic acid supplements fail to protect against colon cancer, but they may increase an adults risk of other cancers.

New insights into how colorectal cancers develop could lead to a targeted approach for using aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs to prevent the disease.

In the future, getting screened for colon cancer may be as simple as taking a pill, but colonoscopy is still most accurate, researchers say.