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  Skin Cancer (Mucocutaneous Plasmacytoma) in Dogs Print
Treatment
If the tumor has become invasive, surgery is typically recommended to excise the tumor and surrounding tissue. Radiotherapy is also conducted in some dogs in order to destroy the neoplastic tissue.
Living and Management
Fortunately, most dogs respond well to surgery and radiotherapy, and overall prognosis is excellent with treatment.
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