Scott Adams has metastatic prostate cancer, meaning prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of his body, including his bones and spine.

What kind of cancer?

  • Public statements and news reports say Scott Adams was diagnosed with prostate cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his bones.
  • This is often described as Stage 4 or terminal prostate cancer, and in his own comments he has said it is “not curable” and that he expects limited time left to live.

How advanced is it?

  • Reports note that his prostate cancer has spread to his bones and spine, which is why he has severe pain and serious mobility issues, including paralysis below the waist.
  • Coverage has also mentioned high-risk features such as a very aggressive Gleason score and that his doctors are treating it as metastatic, hormone‑sensitive but ultimately not curable disease.

Recent health updates

  • In late 2025, Adams said his cancer and a tumor near his spine left him paralyzed below the waist, and he was undergoing radiation to try to regain some lower‑body function.
  • He has discussed using hormone therapy, potential chemotherapy, and newer targeted options like Pluvicto, though he has suggested he may have missed the window for some of those treatments.

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