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 doctors or researchers, 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 struggle. The cancer has metastasized to his bones, and his prognosis was once measured in months.
However, a newly approved drug called 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, *approved* his application for the drug.
The problem isn’t approval; it’s access. Despite the approval, scheduling the simple, yet critical, IV administration has stalled, leaving Adams in a rapidly deteriorating condition. He feels time slipping away with each passing day.
In a direct plea posted online, Adams explained his predicament. He reminded followers that President Trump had previously offered assistance should he ever need it. Now, he believes he needs that help.
Adams intends to ask President Trump to intervene with Kaiser Permanente, urging them to prioritize his case and schedule the Pluvicto treatment immediately. He believes a Monday appointment could be the difference between life and a significantly shortened future.
This isn’t a search for a cure, Adams clarifies. It’s a fight for more time, a chance to benefit from a treatment that has proven effective for others. It’s a desperate attempt to simply “stick around on this planet a little bit longer.”
The request is particularly poignant given Adams’ history. He was among the first to accurately predict Trump’s rise to power, recognizing a unique and compelling ability to persuade. Now, he’s turning to that same persuasive power, hoping it can save his life.
Earlier this year, Adams revealed that President Trump had personally called to inquire about his well-being after learning of his diagnosis. The former president reportedly asked detailed questions and offered support, a gesture Adams described as deeply meaningful.
Now, facing a critical juncture in his battle, Adams is placing his faith – and his life – in the hands of the man he once analyzed with such astute precision. The coming days will reveal whether that faith is rewarded.
