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Pat Smullen is facing a long spell on the sidelines after medical tests carried out in recent days on the nine-time Irish champion jockey revealed his illness is more serious than first thought.
Smullen, 40, missed his rides at Dundalk on Friday and on the opening day of the turf season at Naas on Sunday.
In a statement issued to the Racing Post on Wednesday, Smullen said: "Most people will have been aware that I have been in hospital in recent days undergoing tests.
"I was showing some of the symptoms associated with a gallstone problem but it was discovered that the problem was more serious.
"A tumour was discovered and consequently I won't be riding for the foreseeable future. It's a new challenge for me and it's one I am fully focused on overcoming.
"I've got tremendous support from family and friends, both within racing and outside of racing, and I'm very positive about making a full recovery."
Smullen is undergoing further tests and treatment and expects to be home from hospital within the next couple of weeks.
Smullen, 40, missed his rides at Dundalk on Friday and on the opening day of the turf season at Naas on Sunday.
In a statement issued to the Racing Post on Wednesday, Smullen said: "Most people will have been aware that I have been in hospital in recent days undergoing tests.
"I was showing some of the symptoms associated with a gallstone problem but it was discovered that the problem was more serious.
"A tumour was discovered and consequently I won't be riding for the foreseeable future. It's a new challenge for me and it's one I am fully focused on overcoming.
"I've got tremendous support from family and friends, both within racing and outside of racing, and I'm very positive about making a full recovery."
Smullen is undergoing further tests and treatment and expects to be home from hospital within the next couple of weeks.
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Very concerning news, wishing him a speedy and complete recovery.
sad story, hopefully can be resolved soon and he can get back on with his life
Wishing him and everyone else suffering a speedy recovery
good luck to you pat, hope you have a quick and full recovery. one of racings true gents.
Good luck Pat, this time next year you'll be riding winners again..
Pat, you've done me many's a good turn, Gods speed !
A jockey you can have total confidence in just shows how anybody can be affected 
What a ride this was I'll never forget it as long as I live GOOSEBUMPS
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Huge expression of support for Pat, his family and friends ...
I would recommend to all males over the age of 50 to have a wellman blood test. I had one in 2015 and was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, it came as a complete surprise as I was fairly fit and was at the correct weight for my height and age. After numerous scans to make sure that the cancer hadn't spread I was treated with radiotherapy and a final radioactive operational boost to stop the cancer from spreading.
I am clear at the moment with this disease and it is important to detect it at the very earliest possible opportunity to cure it.
Best wishes to Pat Smullen.
I am clear at the moment with this disease and it is important to detect it at the very earliest possible opportunity to cure it.
Best wishes to Pat Smullen.
All the best to Pat. Hopefully he will make a full recovery.
only heard yesterday.........dreadful news...........liked him as a jockey but always thought he is a decent human being....good luck pat.....get well soon
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