These tests can include a biopsy of local lymph nodes, bloodwork, and a urinalysis. (wagwalking.com)
Dogs with no involvement of local lymph nodeshad a 234 day survival time compared to 70 days for dogs with local lymph node involvement. (marvistavet.com)
Ultrasound is beneficial here in assessing local lymph nodes and abdominal spread from a malignant mammary tumor. (lbah.com)