05 May 2026 Keith Rix 611 Case Updates Mesothelioma or lung cancer? by Keith Rix Summary The claimant was diagnosed in 2023 with mesothelioma, after attending his general practitioner complaining of shortness of breath. Initially, the treating hospital considered he was suffering from lung cancer but later, after further consideration, they revised their diagnosis to mesothelioma. The court found that when the expert for the claimant suggested molecular testing, he was seeking to explore the possibilities of resolving the diagnosis, while the court was troubled by the defedant's expert's view that it was not necessary to go on to consider molecular testing when the results of the immunohistology were available. Learning points: It is not always the more experienced expert whose evidence carries weight. To continue reading you must be an EWI member, become a member and access exclusive content. Already a member? Login More links Link to the Judgment Share Print Tags Histopathology13. Experts Discussions and Joint StatementsMesotheliomaLung CancerMolecular analysis Related articles Gary Alexander MacDougall v Lloyd Philip Thomas & Ors [2026] EWHC 1142 (Ch) David Abbott & Ors v Ministry of Defence [2026] EWHC 941 (KB) Working with Expert Witnesses in Serious Injury Civil Justice Council Consultation on Use of AI for Preparing Court Documents McLaren Indy LLC & Anor v Alpa Racing USA LLC & Ors [2026] EWHC 110 (Comm) Switch article Experts acting in conflict zones Previous Article Evidence as to fitness to participate in legal proceedings is expert evidence Next Article Comments are only visible to subscribers.