Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos can cause a number of medical conditions. One of these conditions is mesothelioma. This rare cancer affects the linings of certain organs. The most common mesothelioma forms are pleural and peritoneal. Mesothelioma develops from breathing asbestos fibres. These asbestos fibres irritate the lung, causing inflammation as https://vimeo.com/704992420