Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos is a cause of a variety of medical conditions. One of these conditions is mesothelioma. This is a rare cancer that can affect the lining of certain organs. The most common types are pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos fibres can trigger mesothelioma. These asbestos fibres https://vimeo.com/703541153