Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos can cause a number of medical ailments. One of these conditions is mesothelioma. This rare cancer affects the linings of certain organs. The most common mesothelioma forms are pleural and peritoneal. Inhaling asbestos fibres can trigger mesothelioma. The asbestos fibres cause irritation to the lung, causing https://vimeo.com/705064181