Flo & Joh Honoring International Brain Tumor Awareness Week with reflections from the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix’s 1st Annual Neuro-Oncology Symposium — and my co-facilitated Patient Advocacy session with Flo Spyrow, JD, MSN/MHA By Joh Evans Coleman, PhD, EdD, CNP | Founder & CEO, Meningioma Brain Tumor Network, Inc | October 2026 IN RECOGNITION OF International Brain Tumor Awareness Week October 24–31, 2026 • One world, one week, one shared purpose:

A concise reflection on two invited speaking engagements focused on whole-person survivorship, patient-reported outcomes, and accountable care pathways. When the Survivor-Thriver Perspective Enters the Clinical Room On October 17, 2026, I served as an invited speaker at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix/Banner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Institute 2026 Neuro-Oncology Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona. My contribution centered on two presentation engagements

The Meningioma Brain Tumor Network, Inc. (MBTN) is proud to announce that Dr. Joh Evans Coleman, Founder and CEO of MBTN, will serve as a featured speaker at the upcoming Neuro‑Oncology Symposium hosted by the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, HonorHealth, and Banner Health on October 17, 2026. This year’s symposium brings together leading clinicians, researchers, and patient‑advocacy organizations to explore the latest innovations in brain and spine tumor

Spotlight Speaker Presentation: Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem, DO — Neurologist–Neuro-Oncologist This summary captures the substance and spirit of Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem’s Spotlight Speaker presentation, delivered during MBTN’s 90-minute global webinar. It is written for the full community that the webinar was designed to serve — physicians and clinicians, meningioma survivor-thrivers and their families, caregivers, healthcare partners, community advocates, and grant funders alike — so that

Join the Meningioma Brain Tumor Network (MBTN) on Saturday, June 20th, for a powerful 90-minute global webinar: The Meningioma Enigma: Science, Lived Experience & Quality of Life! 🧠🌐 We are bringing together top medical experts and incredible survivor-thrivers for an interactive event dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical research and daily reality. During the event, we’ll be exploring: ✨ Navigating health-related quality of life outcomes. ✨ Addressing ps