Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma occurs in the tissues' linings, and the majority of cases begin in the lungs. A less common form of mesothelioma starts in the lining of the abdomen and is known as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, https://vimeo.com/705054829