Mesothelioma and Work Exposure Mesothelioma is more frequent among those who work with asbestos. Firefighters, construction workers and veterans of the military are at higher risk. Mesothelioma mostly affects the lung lining (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdomen. In rare cases it can cause damage to the testicles or heart. Consult https://vimeo.com/705050156