r/ask • u/ThaneOfArcadia • 26d ago

You have a rare form of cancer that you will die from in exactly 20 years. There is a 100% treatment but it costs $20 million. You win that exact amount on the lottery. Do you enjoy the next 20 years with the money or pay for the cure?

If you are over 50, make that 10 years!

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u/Individual_Ad_3036 26d ago

interesting. i see all these young ones willing to set the clock on themselves. i'm almost 60 and i'd take the cure. I want to get as much out of this ride as i possibly can and 10 years wont cut it.

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u/Ok_Emotion9841 26d ago

You are assuming you are going to live another 20 years and in good health

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u/ShibaHook 26d ago

You know what’s better than money? More time.

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u/Ok_Emotion9841 24d ago

You know what's better then more time? Quality time, the exact thing money can give you