Mesothelioma Life Expectancy Mesothelioma can affect the lining of organs, like the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). Workers in asbestos-related industries could inhale asbestos fibers or swallow them. Asbestos exposure usually occurs over a long time, and symptoms can take a long time to show up. The prognosis
