# Linda’s Life-Changing Clinical Trial

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Podcast: [Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cork-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612488)
Published: 2026-06-28T16:18:34+00:00
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## Resource

Linda Sheehan, once confined by a rare lung disease needing oxygen just to walk, found her life transformed in just six weeks through a clinical trial. Now off oxygen for over a year and half, she’s back to showering, exercising, and living fully — and she’s urging others to consider trials. Her story underscores Ireland’s vital clinical research scene, spotlighting UCD’s 20-year legacy as the nation’s largest academic center and the urgent need for more investment. Experts are pushing forward with immunotherapy trials to unlock cancer treatments for more patients, aiming to turn breakthroughs into everyday care — all while Ireland races to stay at the cutting edge of medical innovation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/53d07ac6d2bb86d4

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