Episode 5
Deciding on a care plan
Dr. Caitlin Houghton is a foregut surgeon, and her clinical focus is surgically treating issues of the esophagus and stomach. After hearing that her Uncle Pat had received a diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus, Dr. Houghton wanted to help him through a journey to understand his condition and what the best treatment options would be.
In this episode
- Uncle Pat reflects on his visits with both physicians and encourages patients to ask questions and stay informed so they can make confident decisions about their care.
- Hear how TissueCypher played a role in each consultation, and ultimately changed the recommendation of each physician.
- With input from his physicians, GI guidelines, and his TissueCypher risk score, Uncle Pat now has a clear plan for his next steps.
- Dr. Houghton highlights the importance of physician collaboration to ensure patients have the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.
All episodes
- Episode 1: Meet My Uncle Pat
- Episode 2: Uncle Pat visits with his GI
- Episode 3: Uncle Pat gets a consult with a foregut surgeon
- Episode 4: Comparing the treatment strategies
- Episode 5: Deciding on a care plan
Dr. Caitlin Houghton serves as a Key Opinion Leader for Castle Biosciences, which has sponsored development of this video series.