Scott Adams Reveals Cancer Diagnosis and Trump’s Show of Support

Scott Adams, the creator of the “Dilbert” comic strip, disclosed this week that he has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. Interestingly, he pointed out that he shares this diagnosis with President Joe Biden.

During a recent episode of his web show, “Coffee with Scott Adams,” the 67-year-old cartoonist mentioned, “I have the same cancer as Joe Biden, and I also have prostate cancer. It spreads to my bones.” He expressed hope that he might “check out from this domain” sometime this summer.

Adams later shared that President Donald Trump had reached out to him soon after he made his diagnosis public. Initially, he didn’t answer the call, as he didn’t recognize the Florida numbers. It wasn’t until later that he discovered a voicemail from Trump.

In a lighthearted moment, Adams recounted checking the message, which began with, “This is your favorite president.” He laughed as he thought, “Did you really just send the most significant person in the world to voicemail? Turns out, I did!”

The voicemail was supportive, with Trump checking in on Adams and expressing his concern. Adams noted the message was “slightly long,” a reflection of Trump’s personality perhaps.

Although Trump provided his personal phone number to Adams, the cartoonist mentioned he hadn’t called back, stating, “It just felt right for him to say that.” He figured Trump’s schedule was likely packed, and he didn’t want to impose.

On the same day he received Trump’s voicemail, Adams assumed another call was from Florida before realizing—much to his surprise—that it was Trump again. He said the president asked about his treatment and wellbeing.

At the conclusion of their conversation, Trump’s response struck Adams as particularly sincere given the severity of his situation. Adams remarked on how Trump acknowledged their parallel journeys in battling cancer and encouraged him to “make it happen.” It left a lasting impression on Adams.

The White House has yet to respond regarding this interaction. Adams, known for using humor to comment on office culture through “Dilbert,” continues to navigate a challenging time with a blend of honesty and lightheartedness.