Scott Adams, the controversial creator of the Dilbert comic strip, has delivered a devastating update on his fight against advanced prostate cancer, stating his chances of recovery are now "essentially zero."
A Grim Prognosis Delivered
During a live broadcast of his YouTube programme, Real Coffee with Scott Adams, on Thursday, the 68-year-old shared details of a recent conversation with his radiologist. "It's all bad news," Adams stated candidly. "The odds of me recovering are essentially zero." He added that while he would provide updates if anything changed, he did not expect that to happen.
Adams, a longtime supporter of former US President Donald Trump and a far-right activist, first disclosed his diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer in May 2025. He revealed at that time the disease had already spread to his bones. He described the coming January as a likely "month of transition" but told his audience he intends to continue his livestreams for as long as he is able.
Treatment Delays and Political Appeals
In a notable move last November, Adams publicly appealed to Donald Trump for assistance, asking the former president to pressure his health insurer, Kaiser of Northern California, to approve a newly authorised cancer treatment that was being delayed. Trump responded on his Truth Social platform within hours, writing "On it!" alongside a screenshot of Adams's plea. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also weighed in, stating "The President wants to help."
Adams's health has deteriorated significantly in recent months. In December 2025, he informed followers that a tumour near his spine had paralysed him from the waist down, affecting all movement in his lower body while leaving sensation intact. He expressed hope that radiation treatment targeting the spinal tumour might allow him to regain some strength.
A Career Marred by Controversy
The cartoonist's health battle unfolds against the backdrop of a career profoundly damaged by his own inflammatory rhetoric. In March 2023, the Dilbert comic was dropped by most newspapers and its syndicator, Andrews McMeel, following a racist rant on his show where Adams labelled Black people a "hate group" and appeared to advocate for segregation.
His polarising political commentary, including staunch support for Trump and warnings of violence if Joe Biden won the 2024 election, has continued to draw condemnation. Adams himself has claimed that his outspoken political stance cost him roughly 40% of his income and 75% of his social circle. Despite the bleak prognosis, Adams indicated he plans to document his final thoughts, stating, "I will probably write down some closing thoughts today just so I have them."
