Mesothelioma and Asbestos Asbestos is a cause of a variety of medical diseases. One of these, mesothelioma, is a rare form of cancer. This is a rare cancer that affects the lining of certain organs. The most frequent forms are peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma. Inhaling asbestos fibres can trigger mesothelioma. https://vimeo.com/704726303