Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Mesothelioma occurs in the linings of tissues, and most cases start in the lung. Malignant peritoneal msothelioma is a rarer mesothelioma type that originates in the abdominal linings. Like all cancers, mesothelioma is caused by uncontrolled cellular proliferation. https://vimeo.com/704937226