Everolimus (RAD001) for the Treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma With Merlin/NF2 Loss as a Biomarker to Predict Sensitivity

For patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma that has grown despite treatment with
standard chemotherapy, no treatment has yet proven beneficial. The purpose of this study is
to find out what effects, both good and bad, that everolimus has on the cancer. Everolimus
works by blocking a protein that helps the cancer grow. The goal of this clinical research
study is to learn if the study drug everolimus can shrink or slow the growth of
mesothelioma. The safety of this drug will also be studied. The patients' physical state,
changes in the size of the tumor, and laboratory findings taken during the study will help
us decide if everolimus is safe and effective.