<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I had a large tumor removed from my bladder about 3 weeks ago. I've been told that it's probably not related to CD, and no one knows why I had a tumor. The reason I'm telling everyone is because I'm self-diagnosed and have been gluten free for over two years. I just want to tell other people who are self diagnosed that you still need to be checked out to make sure that you don't have anything else that could be causing your symptoms. It has not changed my diet. I still react to gluten and a lot of other things (vinegar, dairy, etc) although the reactions seem less severe now that the tumor is gone. Susanne