I did some Erlich tumor analysis using mice hind foot pad and lymph node. I just weighted the limb, added ice cold PBS and used a tissue homogenizer. Afterwards I centrifuged and collected the supernatant. What kind of tumor are you trying to assay?
I did the same thing for Erlich tumor. I assayed pro and anti inflammatory cytokines and this protocol I mentioned worked fine. Just remember to keep everything on ice (you can pick up the tube to homogenize and put it back on ice).