Area of expertise

Thoracic Oncology Expert Witnesses

Thoracic oncology is a specialist area concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of cancers affecting the chest. It principally includes lung cancer and may also encompass malignancies such as mesothelioma and other tumours involving thoracic structures. Cases involving cancers of the chest can raise complex medico-legal questions. These may relate to recognition, diagnosis, imaging, staging, pathology, referral, clinical decision-making, surgery, radiotherapy, systemic treatment and subsequent outcomes. NICE recommends multidisciplinary assessment and specific diagnostic and staging pathways for people with suspected or confirmed lung cancer. Our thoracic oncology expert witnesses can provide independent, evidence-based medico-legal opinions and reports. Experts may review medical records, imaging, pathology, oncology documentation and other relevant evidence. They can provide an opinion on matters within their specialist area of expertise.

Need a Thoracic Oncology expert witness?

We will nominate a suitable independent expert from our panel and provide terms and timescales.