Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a condition that affects the linings of tissues, and the majority of cases begin in the lungs. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rarer mesothelioma type that begins in the linings of the abdomen. Like https://vimeo.com/705054691