Managing Barrett’s Esophagus: U.S. Treatment Options & Risk Reduction

In Part 3 of our 4-part U.S.-focused series on GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus, we’re joined by Dr. Caitlin Houghton, a foregut surgeon with Keck Medicine of USC, to break down what happens after a Barrett’s diagnosis—and how U.S. patients can reduce their cancer risk and manage the condition effectively. Watch next: GERD to Barrett’s Esophagus: A Patient Story That Could Change Your Care:    • GERD to Barrett’s Esophagus: A Patient Sto...   From reflux control to medications, lifestyle changes, endoscopic eradication therapy (EET), and in some cases surgery, Dr. Houghton explains the latest treatment strategies and how care teams make decisions based on a patient’s risk level. This episode provides clear, U.S.-based guidance for anyone navigating Barrett’s Esophagus, chronic GERD, or long-term reflux. Topics Covered • What Barrett’s Esophagus is and why it matters • How doctors decide when and how to treat • The role of medications, lifestyle changes, and surveillance • When EET is recommended • When surgery may be the best option • Tips for patients to advocate for their care Missed earlier episodes? Watch here: Part 1: From Reflux to Risk – How Heartburn & GERD Could Lead to Esophageal Cancer https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/from-r... Part 2: Barrett’s Esophagus – The Hidden Risk of Chronic Heartburn https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/barret... About This Series This series is sponsored by Castle Biosciences and produced with leading U.S. clinicians and researchers committed to improving patient education and outcomes. About the Gastro Girl Podcast In each episode, host Jacqueline Gaulin, podcast creator, longtime patient advocate and the Founder of Gastro Girl, will tackle topics that go beyond the basic mainstream coverage of GI health to educate, inform and empower patients and their caregivers. If you crave the inside scoop on the latest news, research and resources related to gastroenterology, and want it all delivered in an engaging, friendly, nonjudgmental and educational way that features leading GI experts, inspiring patients and positive vibes, this podcast is also for you. Gastro Girl, an official patient-education partner of The American College of Gastroenterology, is committed to providing actionable and evidence-based health information to help empower patients to better health. Have a question or a digestive health-related topic you'd like us to address on an upcoming episode? Are you a patient who wants to share their story? Please email us [email protected]   Looking for expert-backed digestive health support? The Ask Gastro Girl App is your trusted AI-powered companion, offering quick answers, symptom tracking, personalized nutrition plans, and more. Download now to take charge of your gut health: https://gastrogirl.com/ask-gg-app/ Disclaimer: The sole purpose of the Gastro Girl podcast is to provide educational and informational content. Gastro Girl, Inc., American College of Gastroenterology, The Gastro Girl Podcast, host, Jacqueline Gaulin, and any and all guests appearing on any Gastro Girl podcast episode [Collectively the Service Provider] do not provide any medical advice and the Information will not be so construed or used as medical advice. Using, accessing and/or listening to the Gastro Girl Podcast and/or providing personal or medical information to the Service Provider does not create a clinician-patient relationship between the Service Provider and you or your patients. Nothing contained in this or any Gastro Girl Podcast episode is intended to create a clinician-patient relationship, and you will not rely on anything contained in any podcast episode in diagnosing or treating yourself or anyone else. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THESE PODCAST EPISODES IS PROVIDED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NO WAY INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, CURE OR TREAT ANY MEDICAL OR OTHER CONDITION. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO YOUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING. If YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A HEALTH Emergency Please CALL 911