Sitting in the middle of Newcastle is a business that has saved the lives of millions of people affected by breast cancer.
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In 1978 a group of world-leading breast cancer doctors and researchers based in Australia and New Zealand came together to form Breast Cancer Trials.
The group’s aim was to explore and find better treatments for people affected by breast cancer through clinical trials research.
Financial independence makes this a unique organisation in the medical field.
The organisation was also the first clinical trials research organisation to establish a Consumer Advisory Panel comprising of women who have a personal experience of breast cancer. Keeping in touch with real community needs is key to the success of this business.
Watch the story of this Hunter-based organisation.
The series 20/20: Looking Back, Moving Forward has been produced by creative agency Out Of The Square Media in partnership with the Newcastle Herald. The initiative highlights the success of veteran Hunter businesses. Read more here.
