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 lung. A less common form of mesothelioma begins in the abdomen's lining known as malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneal region. https://vimeo.com/704899439