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Evidence-based, plain-English education on Glioblastoma (GBM) for families, by Julie Crawshay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caregiving
Navigating a New GBM Diagnosis: First Steps
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist shares grounding first steps for families facing a new glioblastoma diagnosis.
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials 101 for GBM Families
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist explains how clinical trials work for glioblastoma families, from phases to eligibility in plain language.
Caregiving
Supporting a Loved One Through GBM Treatment
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist shares compassionate, practical ways to support a loved one through glioblastoma treatment.
Resources
Trusted GBM Resources Curated by Julie Crawshay
Julie Crawshay of The Neuro Farmacist shares trusted, evidence-aware glioblastoma resources to help families learn without feeling overwhelmed.
About
About Julie Crawshay, Creator of The Neuro Farmacist
About Julie Crawshay — the Sydney-based brain cancer caregiver advocate who created The Neuro Farmacist to bring evidence-based GBM resources to families.
About
Julie Crawshay's Evidence-Based Approach to GBM Information
How Julie Crawshay vets and translates Glioblastoma (GBM) research into clear, evidence-based guidance for families through The Neuro Farmacist.
About
Julie Crawshay: From GBM Caregiver to Brain Cancer Educator
The story of how Julie Crawshay went from Glioblastoma caregiver to creating The Neuro Farmacist and advocating for brain cancer families.
GBM Basics
Understanding Your GBM MRI Report
Julie Crawshay explains how to read a glioblastoma MRI report in plain English, from contrast enhancement to FLAIR, so families feel less overwhelmed.
Treatment
What a Craniotomy Involves in GBM Care
Julie Crawshay offers a plain-English guide to what a craniotomy for glioblastoma involves, from surgical goals to recovery and what to ask your team.
Treatment
Tumour Treating Fields (TTFields) Overview
Julie Crawshay gives a plain-English overview of Tumour Treating Fields (TTFields) for glioblastoma, how the therapy is used and what questions to raise.
Treatment
Understanding GBM Recurrence and Options
Julie Crawshay explains what glioblastoma recurrence means, how it is identified, and the kinds of options families can discuss with their team.
Caregiving
Seizures and Steroids: GBM Basics
Julie Crawshay explains the basics of seizures and steroids in glioblastoma care, why they are used, and what families should discuss with their team.