Mesothelioma - Chances of Getting Mesothelioma From Asbestos Exposure Exposure to asbestos increases the mesothelioma risk. It's not clear whether the risk decreases after exposure stops. When asbestos fibers are entangled in the lung linings or abdomen (peritoneum) mesothelioma can form. There are several kinds of mesothelioma. They include: Age
