Mesothelioma And Asbestos Exposure Mesothelioma can be caused by exposure to asbestos. The exposure may have occurred at work or at home. The symptoms of pleural cancer include coughing, chest pain and dry cough. Other symptoms include abdominal pain, fluid buildup and testicular carcinoma. There are four different mesothelioma types. http://www.stes.tyc.edu.tw/xoops/modules/profile/userinfo.php?uid=1936582