Baseline evaluations are to be conducted within 30 days prior to start of protocol therapy unless otherwise noted in the time to events table. Scans and x-rays must be performed within six weeks prior to the start of therapy. Bone marrow biopsy must be performed within twelve weeks prior to starting therapy. In the event that the patient's condition is deteriorating, laboratory evaluations should be repeated within 48 hours prior to initiation of the next cycle of therapy. All the labs have to be within the study eligibility range prior to the start of study treatment.