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Getting a cervical smear test in Lanzarote
Published March 25, 2009 | 
With the death of Jade Goody, the awareness of cervical cancer has been raised again. This begs the question of us ladies here… “Where do I get a smear test in Lanzarote?”.
Jade Goody - R.I.P.
If you are paying into the Spanish Social Security system in Lanzarote, then you can book this through your GP. However, in some areas of the island there can be a long wait for this. Spanish healthcare, although being of a high standard, has it’s focus on curative rather than preventative medicine.
Should you wish to go private, then you can speak to Dr Elvia who is based in Puerto del Carmen. Dr Elvia speaks English – which can be a relief for ladies already concerned about going through an invasive examination. You can call for an appointment on 928 514 077. The cost is around €50, and results are given by telephone within 10 days.
Alternatively, if you have private health insurance, you can book your appointment at Hospiten. They should be able to give you an appointment within a few days, and your results are collected in person within a couple of weeks.
The word in Spanish for this procedure is “citalogica”.
Please take care of your health, ladies – and don’t leave these things to chance.
Elle xx
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6 Responses to Getting a cervical smear test in Lanzarote
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I’m sorry honey – but none of us could advise on a specific medical case such as this. If your UK hospital has given you something in wiriting… then I would take that to your Doctor here… and let them make that decision. Spanish Healthcare is curative rather than preventative… although they are changing nowadays.
Go see your Doc honey – as soon as you can.
Good luck, and we hope that all turns out right for you.
Elle xx
hi i hope somecan help me i had a smaer in the uk in dec and its come back abnormal with something called mild dyskaryosis, can anyone tell me if they will deal with it here or do i need to go back to the uk and the hospital have just sent a letter syaing i need to make an appointmet to have a colposcopy. hope someone out there can help thanks
I think we should all take it a bit more seriously than we do eh, Brynette? It’s almost “out of sight… out of mind”- but it’s a big killer – so we should sort ourselves out really.
Nice to see you on here again Brynette. Hope you and Alan are settling back into normal life after your recent loss.
Elle xx
I have just shared this on my twitter- Lamzarote Rural
I have to admit I have not been near a Doctor for many years.
“Spose” I should go …..
No problem, Barbarella. Very happy to help, as you know. Feel free to pass the link on to anyone you think may benefit from it. Let’s save some lives!
Elle xx
Thanks for that info – I was just going to post a question re. this on the Gazette, and am glad I don´t have to now!!!