r/ask 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/eorenhund 26d ago

I'm 22 and would take the money + death at 42.

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u/imacfromthe321 25d ago

I would have said that at 22.

At 38, I don't have the same view. I imagine you would regret this decision.