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 lung. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rarer form of mesothelioma that begins in the linings of the abdomen. https://vimeo.com/705018553