Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. The majority of mesothelioma cases begin in the lung. Malignant peritoneal msothelioma is a rarer type of mesothelioma that begins in the abdominal linings. Mesothelioma, as with all cancers, is caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells. https://vimeo.com/704941754