History repeats as young Wollongong woman diagnosed with cancer that took her father's life

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Updated September 27 2019 - 9:48pm, first published 7:00pm
Heartache: Louise Mearing with her daughter Chloe who has been diagnosed with an inoperable stomach tumour. The family want to make precious memories with the time they have left together. Picture: Adam McLean
Heartache: Louise Mearing with her daughter Chloe who has been diagnosed with an inoperable stomach tumour. The family want to make precious memories with the time they have left together. Picture: Adam McLean

Cordeaux Heights woman Louise Mearing thought she'd been through the worst of it, after bringing up four daughters on her own while her husband Stephen battled and ultimately succumbed to stomach cancer.

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Lisa Wachsmuth

Deputy Editor

Deputy editor and health reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, covering stories in the Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama local government areas. For news tips email lwachsmuth@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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