Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can be found in the tissues' linings and most cases start in the lung. Msothelioma that is malignant in the peritoneal region is rarer type of mesothelioma that begins in the linings of the abdomen. https://vimeo.com/704981835