Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Mesothelioma occurs in the tissues' linings and the majority of cases begin in the lung. A rarer type of mesothelioma begins in the abdomen's lining, called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Like other cancers, mesothelioma caused by uncontrolled cellular proliferation. https://vimeo.com/705022037