Gene Therapy, Chemotherapy, and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With HIV-Related Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS: HIV-1 infection documented by ELISA and Western blot Histologically proven non-Hodgkin's lymphoma showing at least partial response to standard chemotherapy regimen Poor prognosis in first chemotherapy induced remission Increased LDH AND/OR Stage III or IV AND/OR Reduced performance status (ECOG 2 or worse) OR Response but no complete remission following four courses of standard chemotherapy OR Responding relapse after primary therapy No primary CNS lymphoma No uncontrolled meningeal lymphoma at mobilization

PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: 18 and over Performance status: See Disease Characteristics Life expectancy: Not specified Hematopoietic: Absolute neutrophil count at least 1500/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 CD4 count at least 100/mm3 Hepatic: Bilirubin less than 2 mg/dL (unless taking indinavir) SGOT and SGPT less than 2 times normal No hepatitis Renal: Creatinine less than 2.0 mg/dL Pulmonary: DLCO greater than 60% Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception No active Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare infection or CMV disease No cerebral toxoplasmosis or cryptococcal meningitis At least 6 months since prior alcohol or substance abuse At least 1 year since CNS disease or seizures No other medical condition that would preclude study

PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: Biologic therapy: Not specified Chemotherapy: See Disease Characteristics No concurrent chemotherapy for Kaposi's sarcoma Endocrine therapy: Not specified Radiotherapy: Not specified Surgery: Not specified Other: At least 30 days since prior treatment for serious opportunistic infections