Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can be found in the linings of tissues, and the majority of cases begin in the lungs. Malignant peritoneal msothelioma is a rarer type of mesothelioma that originates in the linings of the abdomen. Like https://vimeo.com/704972479