The author talks about what it is like to be a cancer doctor. I don't think I could take it, and have a lot of admiration for, and gratitude to, those who can.

The author talks about what it is like to be a cancer doctor. I don't think I could take it, and have a lot of admiration for, and gratitude to, those who can. As for being a conversation-stopper, people are generally making light chat, and they don't want to get into something so heavy. Maybe after you get to know someone better.