Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can be found in the tissues' linings, and the majority of cases begin in the lungs. Msothelioma that is malignant in the peritoneal region is rarer form of mesothelioma that starts in the abdominal linings. https://vimeo.com/704984278