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I'll search for information about the top cancer care hospitals on the West Coast.Based on the latest rankings, here are the top cancer care hospitals on the West Coast: ## Top West Coast Cancer Hospitals (2024-2025) **California Institutions:** 1. **UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco)** - Ranked #7 nationally and best in California for cancer care 2. **Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto)** - Ranked #9 nationally 3. **City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Duarte, near Los Angeles)** - Tied for #10 nationally and is the only California-based center in the top five nationally 4. **UCLA Medical Center (Los Angeles)** - Previously highly ranked, though it dropped from fourth to ninth place in recent rankings 5. **UCI Health (Orange County)** - Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's best cancer hospitals and is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Orange County These rankings are based on surveys of oncology professionals, hospital quality metrics, patient experience data, and use of patient-reported questionnaires to optimize care. All of these institutions offer comprehensive cancer care with access to clinical trials, multidisciplinary care teams, and cutting-edge treatments.