> At a Glance
> – Scott Adams, 68, confirms Metastatic Prostate Cancer and paralysis.
> – Trump intervenes to secure the drug Pluvicto for Adams.
> – Adams updates reveal treatment delays and loss of leg function.
> – Why it matters: The story shows a high-profile creator confronting a fatal illness and the role of political influence in medical access.
Scott Adams, the 68-year-old creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, has revealed that his Metastatic Prostate Cancer has progressed to bone, leaving him paralyzed and dependent on Trump-backed medical help.
Current Health Status
Adams shared on Thursday livestream that his recovery odds are essentially zero. He said January will be a “month of transition” and that he will keep livestreaming as long as it makes sense. He also plans to write closing thoughts today.
- Recovery odds: essentially zero
- January plans: month of transition, continued livestreams
- Personal note: will write closing thoughts
Medical Journey and Support
Adams first announced the diagnosis in May 2025, describing it as fatal and expecting a few months of life. He used testosterone blockers through the summer to manage pain. On Nov 2 2025, he asked President Donald Trump on X to obtain Pluvicto; Trump replied “On it!” The next day, Adams said he would receive the drug via Kaiser Northern California. On Dec 13 2025, he livestreamed from a hospital bed, noting that radiation postponed treatment and that he was paralyzed below the waist, with feeling but no muscle movement. A recent update said there is no chance to regain leg sensation.
Scott Adams said:
> “It’s all bad news,”
> “The odds of me recovering are essentially zero.”
Scott Adams added:
> “I am paralyzed below the waist,”
> “I do have feeling, I just can’t move any muscles.”
Scott Adams also said:
> “There is no chance I will regain feeling in my legs.”
Donald Trump replied on X:
> “On it!”
Scott Adams posted on X:
> “Getting Pluvicto (the cancer drug) tomorrow, via Kaiser Northern California. The Trump administration works fast. Amazing.”
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | Diagnosis announced, cancer metastasized to bones |
| Nov 2 2025 | Adams requests Pluvicto from Trump on X |
| Nov 3 2025 | Adams confirms delivery via Kaiser Northern California |
| Dec 13 2025 | Treatment postponed, paralysis confirmed |
| Thursday (latest) | No chance of regaining leg feeling |
- Diagnosis: metastatic to bones
- Trump’s intervention secured Pluvicto
- Treatment delayed by radiation
- Paralysis confirmed, no recovery likely
Public Controversies
In February 2023, Adams made remarks likening Black Americans to a hate group, prompting backlash. Portfolio withdrew plans to publish his book Reframe Your Brain, and Andrews McMeel Universal cut ties, stating they will not support discriminatory commentary. Adams continues to produce Dilbert as a webcomic called Dilbert Reborn.
- February 2023 remarks sparked backlash
- Portfolio pulled book release
- AMU severed ties with statement on hate
Key Takeaways
- Adams faces a fatal, metastatic prostate cancer with paralysis.
- Trump’s intervention secured Pluvicto, though treatment faced delays.
- Adams’ earlier remarks led to publishing and distribution cancellations.
Despite his health crisis, Adams remains active in sharing his thoughts and continuing his comic work, underscoring the intersection of personal struggle and public life.
