Mesothelioma and Work Exposure Mesothelioma is more common in people who work with asbestos. Firefighters, construction workers and veterans of the military are at higher risk. Mesothelioma is primarily a problem with the lung's lining (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdomen. In rare instances, it may affect the heart and testicles. https://vimeo.com/703532462