Barrett’s Esophagus Treatment Options | How to Reduce Esophageal Cancer Risk
After a Barrett’s esophagus diagnosis, many patients ask: What happens next—and do I need treatment?
In this episode, foregut surgeon Dr. Caitlin Houghton of Keck Medicine of USC explains how Barrett’s esophagus is treated in the United States and how doctors work to reduce the risk of progression to esophageal cancer.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How doctors decide when treatment is needed
- The role of reflux control, medications, and lifestyle changes
- When endoscopic eradication therapy (EET) may be recommended
- When surgery may be considered
- Why ongoing surveillance is important for long-term care
If you or someone you love has Barrett’s esophagus, chronic GERD, or long-term acid reflux, this episode provides practical, evidence-based guidance to help you better understand your options.
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.
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Dr. Caitlin Houghton
Foregut Surgeon, Keck Medicine of USC
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