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Here are **five of the best cancer care hospitals on the U.S. West Coast**, each with a strong reputation for oncology, research & patient care. (If you tell me your specific cancer type or region I can pull a longer list focused for that.) --- ## 1. UCSF Medical Center – San Francisco, CA       **Why it stands out:** * It’s been ranked the top hospital in California and among the best on the West Coast. ([cancer.ucsf.edu][1]) * Specifically for cancer care, the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is highly regarded. UCSF was ranked “Best in Northern California” for cancer in 2023-24. ([cancer.ucsf.edu][2]) * Location: San Francisco, CA. **Best for:** Patients seeking top-tier academic hospital care with wide specialty options and research trials. --- ## 2. Stanford Medicine Cancer Center – Palo Alto, CA       **Why it stands out:** * Stanford has recently been named a top-10 cancer hospital in the U.S. in the 2025 rankings. ([Stanford Medicine][3]) * Strong research orientation and access to emerging therapies. * Location: Palo Alto, CA (Silicon Valley). **Best for:** Patients interested in cutting-edge research, innovative treatments and proximity to high-tech medical care. --- ## 3. City of Hope – Duarte, CA       **Why it stands out:** * City of Hope was ranked 11th best cancer hospital in the U.S. in 2019-20, and was noted as the highest ranked cancer hospital in the West at that time. ([BioSpace][4]) * Known for strong transplant and CAR T-cell therapy programs. ([Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce][5]) * Location: Duarte (near Los Angeles), CA. **Best for:** Patients with complex cancers needing advanced therapies (transplant, cellular therapy) in Southern California. --- ## 4. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center / University of Washington Medical Center – Seattle, WA       **Why it stands out:** * Fred Hutch / UW are ranked among the top 50 “Best Hospitals for Cancer” in the U.S. ([seattlecitywire.com][6]) * Strong tradition in blood cancers, stem cell transplantation and research. * Location: Seattle, WA. **Best for:** Patients in the Pacific Northwest and those seeking transplant / hematologic oncology expertise. --- ## 5. Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health – San Diego, CA       **Why it stands out:** * UC San Diego’s cancer center is a leading institution in Southern California with a wide array of specialties and research programs. * Location: San Diego, CA. **Best for:** Patients located in or willing to travel to Southern California who want comprehensive care in a strong university-based program. --- ### 📝 How to choose and what to check When selecting a hospital, consider: * Does it have an appropriate **designation**, e.g. a “Comprehensive Cancer Center” (often by the National Cancer Institute)? * Access to **clinical trials** and advanced therapies. * Specialization for *your specific cancer type* (solid tumor vs blood cancer, rare vs common). * Location & ease of travel/support (especially if frequent visits are required). * Insurance/network coverage, second opinion options. * Patient support services (navigation help, lodging if out-of-town, etc). --- If you like, I can **provide a longer list (e.g., top 10 or 15)** of West Coast cancer hospitals, broken down by state (California, Oregon, Washington) and by cancer type (e.g., pediatric, blood cancers). Would you like that? [1]: https://cancer.ucsf.edu/news/2017/08/07/ucsf-medical-center-ranks-as-best-hospital-in-california.8452?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UCSF Medical Center Ranks as Best Hospital in California | UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center" [2]: https://cancer.ucsf.edu/news/2023/08/01/ucsf-medical-center-is-among-nations-top-hospitals-for-2023-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UCSF Medical Center Is Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for 2023-24 | UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center" [3]: https://med.stanford.edu/cancer/about/news/top-hospital.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Stanford named a top 10 cancer hospital by U.S. News & World Report | Stanford Cancer Institute" [4]: https://www.biospace.com/city-of-hope-named-11th-best-cancer-hospital-in-the-nation-by-u-s-news-and-amp-world-report?utm_source=chatgpt.com "City of Hope Named 11th Best Cancer Hospital in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report - BioSpace" [5]: https://www.newportbeach.com/city-of-hope-named-11th-best-cancer-hospital-in-the-nation-by-us-news-and-world-report/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "City of Hope Named 11th Best Cancer Hospital in the Nation by US News and World Report - Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce" [6]: https://seattlecitywire.com/stories/657667434-fred-hutchinson-cancer-center-university-of-washington-medical-center-ranked-among-top-50-best-hospitals-for-cancer?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center University of Washington Medical Center ranked among top 50 'Best Hospitals for Cancer' | Seattle City Wire"