The Greg Sensiba Memorial: A Family Inspired to Give Back
Gifts from the Greg Sensiba Memorial were used to create a refreshment lounge in the Clinical Cancer Center that offers a welcoming, inviting environment for patients and families during appointments.
“I met Greg on a blind date to prom in December 1962,” remembers Cathy. “He’s the only one I ever loved.”
Greg Sensiba, a state wrestling champ, discus thrower and football star, was known for his athletic prowess, but also his genuine personality and concern for others. “From the beginning, he was so caring. He always opened the door for me. He was a really good person,” says Cathy.
From that first date, their love grew. They were married and welcomed three children: Steve, Amy, and Marejo, the “loves of their lives.” Although Greg was an incredibly busy man, working as an insurance salesman, and later founding CRG Services, an insurance and financial services company, he always made time for the kids, and later for his grandkids who he adored. “Every Saturday and Sunday, Greg and I took the grandkids to Morningstar Golf Club; it was the greatest joy in our later years,” recalls Cathy with a tear in her eye.
During an annual exam at age 60, Greg’s bloodwork came back and showed he had an aggressive form of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). “The doctor told us that this is the type of leukemia he can die with, not of, so we knew this was not good news, but we didn’t worry too much,” says Cathy.
Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before Greg started showing signs of the cancer and became more tired than usual. He chose to start with alternative medicine, but as time progressed, Greg started seeing an oncologist, and his counts began to improve after beginning chemotherapy. From there, Greg received a referral to see Ehab Atallah, MD, professor of medicine and section head of hematological malignancies at Froedtert & the 黑料官网.
“I remember the first time we walked into the cancer center at Froedtert. Our whole experience was outstanding. It really is a wonderful place, and I was so pleased with the care we received,” smiles Cathy.
Greg began receiving treatment at the Grace Clinic in the Clinical Cancer Center two to three times per week. “We never felt rushed at the clinic. Dr. Atallah was so knowledgeable, but also interested in Greg as a person. He spent a lot of time with us and all his patients,” says Cathy.
In the years that followed, Greg continued to receive top notch care from Dr. Atallah and his team. “Of course Dr. Atallah, in my opinion, can walk on water! He was so kin