Scott Adams, renowned for his comic strip "Dilbert," took to his podcast on Monday to announce that he shares the same aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis as former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. The 67-year-old cartoonist revealed that the cancer has spread to his bones and indicated that his life expectancy might be as limited as this summer.
Although he has been a vocal supporter of President Trump while criticizing Biden, Adams took a moment to extend his sympathy to the former president. "I’d like to extend my respect and compassion and sympathy for the ex-president and his family because they’re going to be going through an especially tough time," he expressed, acknowledging the painful journey that awaits Biden.
The details surrounding Adams's diagnosis remained vague, but he noted that he opted to share this personal information after learning of Biden's similar situation. Adams admitted to caring about the public's perception and shared a desire to delay going public about his cancer to maintain a sense of normalcy. "Once you go public, you’re just the dying cancer guy," he remarked.
Additionally, he expressed apprehension regarding the negative public scrutiny that often accompanies such disclosures, specifically referencing the cruel comments directed at Biden since his diagnosis was made public. "One of the things I’ve been watching is how terrible the public is," Adams remarked, underscoring the harsh realities that accompany life-threatening illnesses, not only for patients but also for their families.
