Mesothelioma And Asbestos Exposure The exposure to asbestos is the reason mesothelioma. Exposure to asbestos can occur at work or at home. The symptoms of pleural cancer include coughing, chest pain and dry cough. Other symptoms are abdominal pain, a buildup fluid and testicular cancer. There are four mesothelioma types. http://www.stes.tyc.edu.tw/xoops/modules/profile/userinfo.php?uid=1924544