At a Glance
- 68-year-old comic creator Scott Adams says prostate cancer is fatal.
- He seeks treatment through President Trump‘s help.
- Adams is paralyzed below the waist after radiation.
- Why it matters: Fans and the public see a high-profile figure confront a terminal illness and the intersection of politics and health care.
Scott Adams, the 68-year-old creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, revealed a fatal prostate cancer diagnosis during a livestream in May 2025. He said the cancer had metastasized to his bones and that recovery odds were essentially zero.
Diagnosis and Early Updates
During the May 2025 livestream, Adams shared details from a conversation with his radiologist.
He said:
Scott Adams
> ‘It’s all bad news. The odds of me recovering are essentially zero. I’ll give you any updates if that changes, but it won’t.’
Political Intervention
On Nov 2 2025, Adams posted on X asking President Trump for help obtaining the drug Pluvicto. Trump replied, “On it!” the same day.
Treatment and Paralysis
On Nov 3 2025, Adams updated on X that he would receive Pluvicto tomorrow via Kaiser Northern California and praised the Trump administration’s speed.
He wrote:
Scott Adams
> ‘Getting Pluvicto (the cancer drug) tomorrow, via Kaiser Northern California. The Trump administration works fast. Amazing.’
On Dec 13 2025, Adams livestreamed from a hospital bed, stating he was paralyzed below the waist and that treatment had to be postponed due to radiation.
He added:
Scott Adams
> ‘I am paralyzed below the waist. I do have feeling, I just can’t move any muscles.’
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | Diagnosis announced |
| Nov 2 2025 | Request to Trump |
| Nov 3 2025 | Pluvicto scheduled |
| Dec 13 2025 | Paralysis update |
Key Takeaways
- Scott Adams confirms his prostate cancer is fatal and recovery odds are zero.
- He sought and received political assistance to obtain Pluvicto.
- Radiation treatment left him paralyzed below the waist, and he may not regain leg function.
Scott Adams continues to livestream and share his thoughts, but his prognosis remains bleak.
