Mesothelioma Asbestos Lung Cancer The linings of the major organs are affected, most typically in the lungs. It is caused by asbestos fibers getting stuck in the linings of people's lungs. After exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma symptoms can develop decades later. The most commonly encountered mesothelioma type is mesothelioma pleural. https://vimeo.com/704719722