Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos can cause a number of medical diseases. One of these is mesothelioma. This rare cancer affects the linings of certain organs. The most common forms are peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma develops from breathing asbestos fibres. The asbestos fibres cause irritation to the lungs, causing inflammation https://vimeo.com/703527888