However, a very recent study assessing the prevalence of CF-related diagnostic conditions among 19,802 CF carriers, found that these individuals have a significantly increased risk of several CFTR-related conditions (e.g., pancreatitis, male infertility, bronchiectasis, diabetes) in comparison to controls, including gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancer [3]. Here, CFTR is linked to cystic fibrosis.