Terminally ill 72-year-old still chasing solo sailing dreams
David Burston, a 72-year-old from Cairns, is determined to sail around Australia despite his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis. After responding well to treatment, he is refurbishing his yacht, Tropical Dream, with plans to set sail next year. Burston remains focused on his dreams, stating, 'Cancer's got to catch me first.'.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 00:44 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 00:50 UTC
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