Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. Most cases of mesothelioma begin in the lungs. A rarer type of mesothelioma starts in the abdomen's lining and is known as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Like all cancers, mesothelioma can be caused by uncontrolled cell growth. https://vimeo.com/705035367