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Based on the latest 2025-2026 rankings, here are the best cancer care hospitals on the West Coast of the United States: Top West Coast Cancer Hospitals 1. UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco (#7 nationally) U.S. News & World Report UCSF is ranked as the best cancer hospital in California and best in the West for cancer care UCSF Health. It's also on the national Honor Roll. 2. Stanford Health-Stanford Hospital, Palo Alto, California (#9 nationally) U.S. News & World Report Stanford remains one of the premier cancer centers in the western United States. 3. City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, California (tied for #10 nationally) U.S. News & World Report City of Hope is the only California-based center in the top five from previous rankings Oncology News Central, showing consistent excellence. Other Notable West Coast Centers: UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, though it dropped from fourth to ninth place in the 2024-25 rankings Oncology News Central Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and other Pacific Northwest centers These rankings are based on factors including patient outcomes, safety measures, staffing levels, and physician reputation. The 2025-26 rankings evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals, with only 160 earning rankings in cancer specialty Oncology News Central. For your specific needs, I'd recommend consulting with your physician about which center would be most appropriate based on your cancer type and treatment requirements.