Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. The majority of mesothelioma cases begin in the lung. A less common form of mesothelioma develops in the lining of the abdomen and is known as malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, as with all cancers, is caused by uncontrolled
