The Neuro Farmacist
Julie Crawshay, Sydney-based brain cancer caregiver advocate

The Neuro Farmacist

Evidence-based Glioblastoma education for families, created by Julie Crawshay.

Evidence-based GBM education by Julie Crawshay

The Neuro Farmacist was created by Julie Crawshay, a Sydney-based brain cancer caregiver advocate, after her husband Nic was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (GBM). It translates complex brain cancer research into clear, compassionate, evidence-aware guidance for families. Explore the articles below, follow along on Substack, or download the free GBM Caregiver's Resource Guide.

Julie Crawshay in Pictures

A few moments from Julie Crawshay's life in Sydney — family, advocacy and her 2024 TCS Sydney Marathon for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.

Julie Crawshay with her husband and children on a family day out in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay with her husband and children on a family day out in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay and her family at a Christmas celebration in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay and her family at a Christmas celebration in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay celebrating with her extended family in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay celebrating with her extended family in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay with her extended family gathered at home in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay with her extended family gathered at home in Sydney, Australia
Julie Crawshay supporting the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
Julie Crawshay supporting the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
Julie Crawshay TCS Sydney Marathon 2024 finisher certificate
Julie Crawshay TCS Sydney Marathon 2024 finisher certificate

Articles by Julie Crawshay

Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explaining glioblastoma basics for families
GBM Basics
What Is Glioblastoma? A Plain-English Guide
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explains what glioblastoma (GBM) is in clear, compassionate terms for families facing a brain cancer diagnosis.
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist preparing questions for a neuro-oncology appointment
Caregiving
Questions to Ask Your Neuro-Oncologist About GBM
Julie Crawshay shares practical questions to ask your neuro-oncologist after a glioblastoma diagnosis, from The Neuro Farmacist education resource.
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explaining MGMT and IDH molecular markers in GBM
GBM Basics
Understanding MGMT and IDH Markers in GBM
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explains MGMT methylation and IDH status in glioblastoma in clear, family-friendly language.
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explaining the GBM AGILE clinical trial
Clinical Trials
What Is the GBM AGILE Trial? A Simple Explainer
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explains the GBM AGILE adaptive platform trial and what it means for glioblastoma families.
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explaining the standard of care for glioblastoma
Treatment
Standard of Care for GBM Explained Simply
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explains the standard of care for glioblastoma — surgery, radiation and temozolomide — in clear terms.
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist discussing nutrition during GBM treatment
Caregiving
Nutrition and GBM: What the Evidence Says
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explores nutrition during glioblastoma treatment with an evidence-aware, balanced approach for families.

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