Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma can be found in the linings of tissues, and the majority of cases begin in the lungs. Msothelioma that is malignant in the peritoneal region is rarer mesothelioma type that begins in the linings of the abdomen. https://vimeo.com/703543770