FCS Awareness Day on Nov. 6 Spotlights a Rare Triglyceride Disorder
Boulder – November 05, 2026 -- Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, is FCS Awareness Day, and The Foundation for Triglyceride Disorders is asking the public to learn about Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and to share patient stories using #FCSAwarenessDay.
FCS leaves the body unable to break down triglycerides
FCS is a rare, inherited disorder. It causes extremely high blood fat levels and a constant risk of severe pancreatitis. The observance falls on the first Friday of November each year. The Foundation, formerly the FCS Foundation, now also serves people with multifactorial chylomicronemia syndrome (MCS), severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) and triglyceride-induced pancreatitis.
For years, no FCS treatment existed. Several therapies are now approved, though the Foundation says access and awareness still lag behind the need.