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One reason: As vet bills rise, there’s been a greater focus on preventive care in recent years — although such preventive wellness is expensive, too.

Men are also less likely to go for preventive check-ups or seek medical help early.

The couple travels yearly to the University of Pennsylvania’s FTD Center for tests that track changes in his symptoms and biomarkers, with the goal of contributing to future therapies and preventive treatments.

Officials have urged strict adherence to preventive measures, including frequent handwashing and social distancing in high-risk areas.

“Understanding how diet can impact cancer development could lead to preventive strategies that we can recommend to patients in the future,” she said.