Mesothelioma and Work Exposure Mesothelioma is more common in people who work with asbestos. Construction workers, firefighters and military veterans are at a higher risk. Mesothelioma is primarily a problem with the lung's lining (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen. In rare instances it can affect the testicles or the heart. Consult https://vimeo.com/703523003