Frank Golby, 65, from Whoberley in Coventry, died on 18 February 2012 at the city's University Hospital.

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death

Mr Golby was married to Sandra, 62, and the couple had a son and daughter and two grandchildren.

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death

The University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust offered a full apology to Mr Golby's wife and family.

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death

Chief executive Paul Golby said the deal would allow it to fulfil a "long-held ambition" to acquire Midlands.

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Mr Golby was referred to the University Hospital Coventry in May 2010 after visiting his GP with a persistent cough.

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death

"We hope that the financial settlement can help in some way but we recognise it will never compensate Mr Golby's family for their loss".

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death

Neil Clayton, from Lime Solicitors, said an independent medical expert concluded if the CT scan had been reviewed Mr Golby's life could have been extended by about 10 years.

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death

After being readmitted on 17 February 2012, Mr Golby underwent a chest X-ray which solicitors said revealed the cancer on his lung had grown to five times its original size.

BBC: Coventry hospital pays over Frank Golby lung cancer death