Mesothelioma is a cancer that is brought on by exposure to the natural mineral known as asbestos.  Mesothelioma can cause fluid buildup through its affects on your mesothelium. It can cause your major organs to act up and will damage some of the very important tissues that are your primary natural defense system, the mesothelium.  This disease has affected many workers throughout the world and a large number of lawsuits have occurred recently, bringing this dangerous disease and its cause to the forefront of public attention. The fact that it can affect any person just by asbestos exposure is what makes this disease so scary, especially considering that asbestos was such a commonly used construction product during the 1940s through the1970s.