Breast Cancer Research Trust
Research for the best outcomes
Breast cancer forever changes the lives of the patient and those around them.
The Breast Cancer Research Trust team works to gain knowledge, save lives, improve outcomes and the quality of life for those diagnosed with breast cancer.
Evidence-based breast cancer research improves outcomes
Our research team works collaboratively with international and local research groups, providing Waikato and New Zealand women with access to improved surgical, radiotherapy and drug treatments, reduced side-effects, better communication and better quality of life.
Every day ... more than
ONE Waikato woman will be diagnosed with breast cancer
Every day ...
TEN NZ women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
Every year ...
600 women will most likely die from breast cancer
and ...
90% of these women will have no family history of breast cancer
20-30 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in New Zealand each year.
You can help!
Your support, no matter the size, helps to ensure the Trust remains at the forefront of international breast cancer research, delivering the very best possible outcomes to patients.
The Breast Cancer Research Trust (BCRT) is a charitable trust based at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton. Neither Te Whatu Ora Health NZ - Waikato or the BCRT receive any formal government funding for research.
Want to support us by attending an event?
View our upcoming events and find out how to attend.
30 October 2025
The Pink Walk and Run is an organised fun sports event that brings together individuals and groups to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.
750 Victoria Street, Hamilton
This is a vital revenue stream for the BCRT. The current opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am to 2pm. Follow us by liking our instagram and facebook pages.
Your support helps save the lives of daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers in New Zealand who receive a traumatic breast cancer diagnosis.
Research is the best weapon we have to fight breast cancer. With YOUR support we can continue to research, to gain knowledge and save lives.
Please join us today in fighting against breast cancer by making a donation
Proud members of the
Waikato Chamber of Commerce
P 07 839 8726 ext 97845
E admin@breastcancerresearch.org.nz
Breast Cancer Research Trust
Waikato Hospital
Private Bag 3200, Hamilton 3240
NEW ZEALAND