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Here are **five highly regarded cancer-care hospitals on the U.S. West Coast**, along with highlights of what makes them stand out. If you tell me a specific region (e.g., Northern California, Oregon, etc.), I can pull a longer list with more options. --- ## 1. UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, California)       **Why it’s notable**: * The center has been repeatedly named one of the best for cancer care nationally — for example it was ranked **No. 1 in California and Los Angeles metro, and No. 4 in the country** for cancer care in the 2023-24 survey. ([UCLA Health][1]) * Offers multidisciplinary treatment across more than 40 scientific/medical disciplines. ([UCLA Health][2]) * Strong research component; good for patients seeking advanced therapies and clinical trials. **Good to know**: Being a top academic centre, wait-times and process may differ somewhat from community hospitals. If you go, ask about the specific sub-specialist team for your cancer type. --- ## 2. City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Duarte, near Los Angeles, California)       **Why it’s notable**: * It is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center — the highest level of designation. ([City of Hope][3]) * Offers a large network of outpatient locations throughout Southern California, enabling a mix of cutting-edge and more local outpatient care. ([City of Hope][4]) * Highlights strong survival outcomes and advanced treatments (including for complex or rare cancers). ([City of Hope][4]) **Good to know**: If you live farther north or in another state, you’ll want to check how many services you can receive locally vs needing to travel to their main campus. --- ## 3. Cedars‑Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, California)       **Why it’s notable**: * Very large program covering “over 60 types of cancer” across the greater Los Angeles area. ([Cedars-Sinai][5]) * Strong reputation locally and nationally; provides access to many oncologists, surgeons, radiation specialists. * Being in a major urban centre means a broad set of treatment options and subspecialties. **Good to know**: With large programs like this you’ll want to ask about coordination of care (how many specialists you’ll see, how the care team is structured, etc). Also parking/transport in LA can be a practical factor. --- ## 4. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) / Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Seattle, Washington)       **Why it’s notable**: * SCCA is repeatedly ranked among the **top 10 cancer hospitals in the U.S.** for adult cancer care; and **#1 in the Pacific Northwest**. ([Fred Hutch][6]) * Fred Hutch is globally known for pioneering research (especially in hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplant, immunotherapy) which feeds into patient care. ([Fred Hutch][7]) * Offers strong integration of research + treatment, beneficial for patients eligible for novel therapies. **Good to know**: For patients located farther from Seattle, consider how travel & lodging will fit into the care plan (e.g., frequent visits). Also inquire about how much of the care can be coordinated locally versus at the main centre. --- ## 5. UCSF Health / UCSF Medical Center – Cancer Center (San Francisco, California)       **Why it’s notable**: * Though not as detailed in the search results above as the others, UCSF is consistently rated among the elite cancer hospitals in the U.S. and has strong research/clinical trial programmes. ([Verywell Health][8]) * Located in Northern California — so if you’re based in that region this may be more convenient than going far south or north. **Good to know**: As with major academic centres, ask about how care is organised across outpatient/local facilities vs main campus, and whether your care plan can minimise travel if needed. --- ### How to use this list * **Match location to you**: If you’re on the West Coast, pick a centre that’s realistic in terms of travel/time. * **Ask about your specific cancer type**: These centres are strong overall, but you’ll want to check for expertise in *your cancer subtype*. * **Consider logistics & support**: Travel, lodging, outpatient follow-ups, coordination with your local doctors. * **Clinical trials & research**: If you’re open to advanced treatments or trials, these centres are well-positioned. * **Second opinions**: Even if you don’t end up being treated exclusively at one of these, having a review from a top centre can add value. --- If you like, I can **pull a broader list** (10-15 centres) covering *all along the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington)* including some excellent but maybe slightly smaller centres — and include location, specialities, travel-info and patient-reviews. Would you like that? [1]: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/ucla-health-cancer-care-once-again-named-one-nations-best?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UCLA Health cancer care once again named one of nation's best in ..." [2]: https://www.uclahealth.org/cancer?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center - Los Angeles - UCLA Health" [3]: https://www.cityofhope.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "City of Hope: Top Cancer Treatment and Research Center" [4]: https://www.cityofhope.org/locations/los-angeles?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Los Angeles-Area Cancer Care | City of Hope" [5]: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/cancer.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Cedars-Sinai Cancer – Los Angeles, CA" [6]: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/blog/2020/07/seattle-cancer-care-alliance-is-nationally-ranked-for-adult-cancer-care.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle Cancer Care Alliance is nationally ranked for adult cancer care" [7]: https://www.fredhutch.org/en.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center" [8]: https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-hospitals-for-cancer-treatment-514514?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Best Hospitals for Cancer in the United States - Verywell Health"