Familial Hypercholesterolemia: The Symptomless Sickness

Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) affects roughly 1 in 250 individuals—yet an estimated 90% of those with the condition remain undiagnosed. Colleen McCready has lived with FH her entire life. In this episode, she traces the path from her initial diagnosis through the ongoing challenges of managing a condition that carries no visible symptoms, discussing how FH has shaped her relationship with the healthcare system and her views on genetic discrimination. Colleen is an advocate with the FH Foundation and shares what it looks like to build community and awareness around a condition that most people have never heard of.