Daryl Braithwaite now advocates for free lung cancer screening
Retired from touring due to breathing issues, the 77-year-old now advocates for free lung cancer screening for Australians aged 50 to 70.
Daryl Braithwaite, the Sherbet frontman behind hits like The Horses, stepped away from live performance after a breathing condition forced his exit. Now he is channelling that energy into health advocacy.
Speaking on Sunrise on Saturday, Braithwaite said he has joined the National Lung Cancer Association to push free screening. Braithwaite is encouraging Australians aged 50 to 70 to ask their GP for a free lung cancer scan.
Braithwaite quit smoking about 25 years ago but performed in many smoky venues over decades. He is slowly improving through exercise and breathing work, though he doubts he will sing again.
He said early screening could catch the disease before it develops, and wants his generation to get checked.
- 77
- Braithwaite age
- 25 years ago
- Years since quit smoking
- 50 to 70
- Eligible screening age
- almost six months ago
- Retirement period
Why it mattersFree lung cancer screening can catch disease early, when treatment is most effective.
AustraliaAustralians aged 50 to 70 can now request a free lung cancer screening from their local GP as part of the National Lung Cancer Association program.
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