From the first outbreak through the metastasis and to his surgery and trips back and forth to the hospital, the entire process lasted seven and a half years. Although one can see swelling on his belly even from the outside, nevertheless, he doesn't look at all like he's discouraged.
從復發、轉移、開刀、醫院進進出出，整個過程歷時七年半，雖然從外表可以看出腹部腫大，然而在老先生臉上，卻看不到一絲病容。