Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos can cause lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma occurs in the tissues' linings, and the majority of cases begin in the lung. A rarer type of mesothelioma starts in the abdomen's lining, called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Like all cancers, mesothelioma is caused by uncontrolled cell growth. https://vimeo.com/705041661