A Barrett’s esophagus diagnosis can leave you wondering what comes next. Understanding your follow-up care, surveillance plan, and individual risk can help you take a more active role in your health.

In this final episode of our 4-part U.S.-focused Barrett’s esophagus patient education series, Advanced Practice Provider Tedra Gray shares practical guidance to help patients better understand ongoing care, surveillance, risk management, and how to advocate for themselves within the healthcare system.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why follow-up care and surveillance are important
- Why monitoring Barrett’s esophagus matters over time
- How shared decision-making can help shape your care plan
- How management may differ based on a patient’s individual risk
- What questions to ask and how to take an active role in your care

Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or have been living with Barrett’s esophagus for years, this episode provides practical next steps and evidence-based information to help you better understand your diagnosis and move forward with confidence.

This episode is part of a 4-part patient education series sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced by Gastro Girl in collaboration with leading U.S. clinicians dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with Barrett’s esophagus.