Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos is a cause of a variety of medical ailments. One of these conditions, mesothelioma, is a rare cancer. This is a rare cancer that can affect the lining of certain organs. The most common mesothelioma forms are pleural and peritoneal. Mesothelioma is caused by inhaling asbestos https://vimeo.com/704980974