Mesothelioma Lung Cancer Asbestos is a known cause of lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a condition that affects the linings of tissues, 0270469 and the majority of cases begin in the lung. A rarer type of mesothelioma begins in the lining of the abdomen known as malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneal region. Like other cancers, 027...