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The infection is treatable with antibiotics.
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Peripheral arterial disease is treatable, especially when caught early.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Peripheral arterial disease is treatable, particularly when caught early.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Colorectal cancer is usually preventable and treatable when caught early, but about a third of adults who are eligible for colorectal cancer screenings are not up to date, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
Experts note that offering more choices is critical to address gaps in screening for this highly preventable disease, which is most treatable when caught early.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
Peripheral arterial disease is treatable, particularly when caught early.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Colorectal cancer is usually preventable and treatable when caught early, but about a third of adults who are eligible for colorectal cancer screenings are not up to date, according to the American Cancer Society.
—Carolyn Y. Johnson, Washington Post, 27 May 2026
Experts note that offering more choices is critical to address gaps in screening for this highly preventable disease, which is most treatable when caught early.
—Dr. Ari Goldstein, ABC News, 27 May 2026
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“Treatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treatable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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treatable
adjective
treat·able
ˈtrēt-ə-bəl 
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