If the company let you work there without informing you that asbestos can cause debilitating diseases, then yes, you can sue this company for negligence. Most lawsuits included both for the medical bills and for the pain and suffering caused by the cancer. Just by having mesothelioma, the time that you will have with your family and friends will be shorter (even if your treatments work successfully). Do not let these companies think that you are not entitled to anything. This is your life and mesothelioma will affect both you and your family.