Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a condition that affects the linings of tissues, and most cases start in the lungs. A less common type of mesothelioma develops in the abdomen's lining and is known as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Like https://vimeo.com/705050315