Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the lungs. Malignant peritoneal msothelioma is a rarer type of mesothelioma that originates in the linings of the abdomen. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by uncontrolled cell growth. https://vimeo.com/705079761