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Scott Adams Faces Terminal Cancer and Ongoing Health Struggles
1/3/2026
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Story summary
- Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, said in a January 1, 2026 livestream that his chances of recovering from advanced prostate cancer are essentially zero.
- Adams is partially paralyzed below the waist.
- He has no feeling in his legs and faces ongoing heart issues.
- He continues treatment, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug Pluvicto, but progress has stalled and he will keep engaging with his podcast.
