Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Most mesothelioma cases start in the lung. Msothelioma that is malignant in the peritoneal region is rarer type of mesothelioma that begins in the linings of the abdomen. Like all cancers, mesothelioma is caused by uncontrolled cell growth. https://vimeo.com/704908998