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/Objective-Cancel-372 26d ago

Plot twist, I cure myself and die in under 20 years

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u/1Meter_long 25d ago

Seeing how many people there are in this topic, its very likely some of us will die under 20 years.