Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos can cause a number of medical diseases. One of these conditions is mesothelioma. This is a rare type of cancer that affects the lining of certain organs. The most frequent mesothelioma forms are pleural and peritoneal. Inhaling asbestos fibres can trigger mesothelioma. These fibres cause inflammation https://vimeo.com/703526534