Scott Adams, the creator of the beloved comic strip Dilbert, recently opened up about a deeply personal and devastating health battle.
On Monday, during a live stream on Rumble, Adams revealed that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — the same kind that President Joe Biden is currently facing.
What’s worse, Adams shared that his cancer has spread to his bones, just like Biden’s.
Facing a Grim Prognosis and Keeping It Private
Adams surprised many by admitting that doctors have told him he doesn’t have much time left.
He somberly expects to “check out sometime this summer.”
Interestingly, Adams had kept this diagnosis mostly private until now.
While he didn’t specify exactly when he was diagnosed, he did say he’s been dealing with the disease longer than Biden—maybe even longer than Biden has publicly admitted.
That little jab about Biden’s timeline isn’t without reason.
Medical experts have been puzzled by how Biden’s cancer could reach such an advanced stage without being detected earlier.
Experts Question Biden’s Late-Stage Cancer Discovery
Just hours after Biden’s diagnosis was made public, leading oncologist Dr. Zeke Emanuel spoke on MSNBC, suggesting that Biden likely had prostate cancer when he took office more than four years ago.
He explained that the cancer didn’t suddenly appear recently—it had to have been there from the start of Biden’s presidency in 2021.
Dr. Emanuel emphasized there’s little debate about this, pointing out that prostate cancer doesn’t develop overnight.
His remarks have sparked questions about why the cancer wasn’t caught sooner despite routine medical care.
Outpouring of Support for Scott Adams
Following Adams’ emotional announcement, tributes flooded in from all corners.
Conservative commentator Robby Starbuck expressed surprise at Adams’ short life expectancy and urged people to “lift him up in prayer.”
He highlighted how many lives Adams has touched through his work, encouraging fans to let him know how meaningful he’s been while he’s still alive.
“Scott Adams is a rare man who impacted so many people that he will never really know the gravity of it,” Starbuck said.
“Everyone please lift him up in prayer and tell him now just how meaningful he’s been to your life.
Don’t wait until he passes to do that.”
Mixed Reactions to Biden’s Cancer Announcement
While Adams’ news brought heartfelt sympathy, Biden’s diagnosis sent shockwaves through Washington and stirred political debate.
Former President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump quickly wished Biden a “fast and successful recovery,” and Speaker Nancy Pelosi called him a “great American patriot.”
However, not everyone kept politics aside.
Donald Trump Jr. posted on social media questioning whether there was a “coverup” regarding Biden’s cancer, sharing a message from a physician who called prostate cancer “the easiest cancer to diagnose when it first starts.”
Experts Puzzled by Biden’s Late Detection
Doctors pointed out that prostate cancer is usually caught early through routine blood tests—tests that are common for men over 50.
Yale professor Dr. Howie Forman weighed in, saying it’s “inconceivable” Biden’s cancer wasn’t being monitored before he left office.
Given how aggressive Biden’s cancer is, Forman said blood tests would have shown signs well before this late-stage diagnosis.
Biden’s cancer was graded with a Gleason score of 9 out of 10, indicating an especially aggressive and fast-spreading disease.
In early 2024, Biden’s doctor deemed him “fit to serve” after a routine physical, but experts are now calling for a closer look at his screening history.
What’s Next for Scott Adams and Joe Biden?
As Adams faces a tough summer ahead with his prognosis, the public continues to rally around him, sending messages of support and prayers.
Meanwhile, Biden’s health remains under close watch amid questions about how his cancer advanced undetected for so long despite his access to top medical care.
Both men are dealing with serious battles, and their journeys have opened up conversations about prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and how even the most high-profile figures aren’t immune to life’s hardest challenges.