Scott Adams, the creator of the iconic Dilbert comic strip and host of the daily Coffee With Scott Adams podcast, is facing a desperate race against time. He’s publicly appealing for help, not from medical professionals, but from a former president – Donald Trump.
Adams is battling stage 4 prostate cancer, a diagnosis he revealed earlier this year, noting a chilling parallel with President Biden’s own condition. The cancer has metastasized to his bones, and his prognosis was initially grim, with a life expectancy measured in months.
However, a new FDA-approved drug, Pluvicto, offers a glimmer of hope. This treatment has demonstrated the ability to shrink advanced tumors and significantly extend the lives of those facing terminal illness. Adams’ healthcare provider, Kaiser Permanente of Northern California, has approved him for the treatment.
The critical hurdle isn’t the approval of the drug itself, but the simple act of scheduling the intravenous administration. Despite approval, Adams claims Kaiser has “dropped the ball,” leaving him unable to secure a date for the life-extending treatment. Time is rapidly slipping away.
In a direct plea posted online, Adams explained his extraordinary request. He reminded followers that President Trump had previously offered assistance should he ever need it, and now, he believes, the time has come. He intends to ask Trump to intervene with Kaiser, urging them to prioritize his case.
This isn’t a sudden, impulsive request. Adams famously predicted Trump’s rise to power, recognizing his unique persuasive abilities. He revealed months ago that Trump had personally called to inquire about his well-being after learning of his diagnosis, offering support and asking about his care.
Adams described the call as a genuine expression of concern, emphasizing Trump’s desire to ensure he was receiving the best possible care. Now, facing a bureaucratic standstill that threatens his access to potentially life-saving treatment, Adams is turning to that same offer of help, hoping for a response that could buy him precious time.
Pluvicto isn’t a cure, Adams acknowledges, but it represents a significant chance to improve his quality of life and extend his time on Earth. The urgency of his situation is palpable, a stark reminder of the battles fought daily against the relentless advance of cancer.
