DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: Histologically confirmed hematologic malignancies and adult solid tumors, including: Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma Lung cancer Hodgkin's disease Ovarian cancer Breast cancer No refractory disease (less than partial response to induction chemotherapy) No CNS metastases No unilateral bone marrow biopsy within 6 months of study showing at least 20% involvement by fibrosis tumors Hormone receptor status: Not specified