PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: Karnofsky 60-100% Life expectancy: At least 2 months Hematopoietic: Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 WBC at least 3,000/mm3 OR Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,500/mm3 Hepatic: Abnormal liver function allowed Renal: Creatinine normal OR Creatinine clearance at least 60 mL/min Cardiovascular: No symptomatic congestive heart failure No unstable angina pectoris No cardiac arrhythmia Other: No clinically significant neuropathy Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception No history of allergy to platinum compounds or antiemetics which may be used with study No uncontrolled concurrent illness (e.g., ongoing or active infection)