Mesothelioma Asbestos Lung Cancer Mesothelioma occurs in the linings of organs major, most commonly the lungs. It is caused by asbestos fibers becoming stuck in the linings of a person's lungs. After exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma symptoms can manifest decades later. The most commonly encountered mesothelioma type is pleural mesothelioma. https://vimeo.com/704941563