Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can be found in the linings of tissues, and most cases start in the lungs. Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rarer mesothelioma type that originates in the abdominal linings. Like other cancers, mesothelioma caused by uncontrolled cellular proliferation. https://vimeo.com/704985158