Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos can trigger a variety of medical diseases. One of these is mesothelioma. This is a rare cancer that affects the lining of certain organs. The most frequent types of mesothelioma are peritoneal and pleural. Inhaling asbestos fibres may cause mesothelioma. These asbestos fibres irritate the lung, https://vimeo.com/705043720