Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The majority of mesothelioma cases begin in the lungs. A rarer type of mesothelioma begins in the lining of the abdomen and is known as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Like all cancers, mesothelioma is caused by uncontrolled https://vimeo.com/704939823