PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: See Disease Characteristics Chemotherapy: No prior cumulative dose of doxorubicin greater than 300 mg/m2 At least 3 weeks since prior chemotherapy Endocrine therapy: No concurrent estrogen supplementation Radiotherapy: No prior radiotherapy to the pelvic area Surgery: Not specified Other: No chronic diuretic therapy At least 1 week since prior aspirin or anticoagulants except low dose anticoagulation to prevent catheter thrombosis