The hospital, affiliated with the Canary Islands Government's Department of Health, has expanded from five to eight oncologists and added three nurses and one auxiliary nursing care technician (TCAE). This multidisciplinary team, now comprising eight oncologists, nineteen nurses, and nine TCAEs, aims to enhance the care and follow-up of cancer patients on the island.
During 2025, the Oncology department handled a total of 12,143 consultations. The Oncology Day Hospital, crucial for outpatient treatments, performed 6,470 procedures, a 15% increase from 2022 (5,661).
Nursing consultations have seen over a hundred percent growth, rising from 546 in 2022 to 1,119 in 2025, highlighting their role in treatment follow-up, health education, and side effect management.
Hospital activity has also surged, with a 36% increase in attended patients (from 220 to 299) and a 38% rise in oncology-related hospital stays since 2022.
The Radiotherapy Oncology unit evaluated 151 new patients in 2025, conducted 2,549 follow-up reviews and 1,094 nursing consultations. It also treated 315 patients with 3,828 external radiotherapy sessions, consolidating the unit established in 2023 and enabling treatments within Lanzarote.
“"The team's growth has allowed us to improve our response capacity and enhance patient follow-up, as well as offer more personalized care through coordinated professional work."
“"The strengthening of the Oncology service reflects our commitment to continuously improving cancer patient care, by incorporating new professionals and reinforcing healthcare resources so citizens can access increasingly comprehensive and high-quality specialized care, avoiding travel to other islands."
