Articles by Julie Crawshay

Julie Crawshay shares her story of becoming a Sydney-based brain cancer caregiver advocate and creating The Neuro Farmacist after her husband's GBM diagnosis.

Julie Crawshay explains why she created The Neuro Farmacist — an evidence-based resource for Glioblastoma families navigating brain cancer.

Julie Crawshay shares why she ran the 2024 TCS Sydney Marathon for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation in support of her husband and GBM research.

Julie Crawshay reflects on what caring for her husband through glioblastoma taught her about strength, resilience and self-compassion.

Julie Crawshay on finding community and connection as a glioblastoma caregiver, and why no family should face brain cancer alone.

Julie Crawshay recounts the day everything changed — trusting her instincts and pushing for the scan that revealed her husband's glioblastoma.

Julie Crawshay explains how two decades in client services and operations prepared her to advocate for her husband through glioblastoma.

Julie Crawshay shares why caregiver self-care is essential, not selfish, when supporting a loved one through glioblastoma.

Julie Crawshay reflects on turning the grief of a glioblastoma diagnosis into meaningful advocacy through The Neuro Farmacist.

Julie Crawshay shares the most important things she wants every glioblastoma family to know, drawn from her own caregiving journey.

Julie Crawshay reflects on attending the Tour de Cure gala in Sydney alongside fellow brain cancer carers, and why standing together matters.

Julie Crawshay on the honest, age-appropriate conversations she has with her children about their dad Nic's brain cancer, from a Sydney caregiver's heart.

Julie Crawshay shares the simple daily rituals that keep her steady as a Sydney brain cancer caregiver, from morning coffee to evening gratitude.

Julie Crawshay reflects on what she wishes she had known when her husband Nic was diagnosed with GBM, honest lessons from a Sydney caregiver.

Julie Crawshay explains why she openly shares her family's brain cancer journey, and how vulnerability became advocacy for Sydney's GBM community.

Julie Crawshay on facing anniversaries, birthdays and milestones after a GBM diagnosis, tender lessons from a Sydney brain cancer caregiver.