Mesothelioma Asbestos Lung Cancer The linings of major organs are affected, but most commonly in the lung. It is caused by asbestos fibers getting stuck in the linings of a person's lungs. After exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma symptoms can develop years later. Pleural mesothelioma is the most prevalent mesothelioma form, https://vimeo.com/703555675