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Here are top, nationally recognized cancer centers on the U.S. West Coast (CA • WA • OR), with why they stand out and links to their credentials: City of Hope (Duarte, CA) — Ranked Top 5 in the U.S. for cancer care in U.S. News 2024–25; renowned for hematologic malignancies and bone marrow transplant. City of Hope UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (San Francisco, CA) — California’s top-ranked program for cancer in 2024–25; large NIH-funded research footprint and broad subspecialty depth. UCSF Health+1 Stanford Cancer Institute (Stanford, CA) — NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; major research collaborations (e.g., new UCSF–Stanford $200M “Weill Cancer Hub West”). Cancer.gov+1 UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, CA) — NCI-Designated; strong clinical trials portfolio and solid tumor programs (note: ranking position can vary year to year). Cancer.gov Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center / UW Medicine (Seattle, WA) — Washington’s only NCI-Designated center; global leader in bone marrow transplant and immunotherapy. Fred Hutch OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (Portland, OR) — NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; known for precision early detection research. Cancer.gov Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA) — High performer in national rankings for cancer; strong surgical oncology and complex care. Newsweek Rankings Keck Medicine of USC / Norris Cancer Hospital (Los Angeles, CA) — Among top hospitals in California; NCI-Designated with robust thoracic and GI programs. HSC News UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (La Jolla, CA) — NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with extensive clinical trials access. Cancer.gov UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (Orange, CA) — NCI-Designated; multidisciplinary care across Orange County. Wikipedia How to choose among them Subspecialty fit: If you know the cancer type (e.g., leukemia vs. pancreatic), match to centers known for that area (e.g., City of Hope for hematologic malignancies; Fred Hutch/UW for transplant). City of Hope+1 Clinical trials: NCI-Designated centers typically offer the broadest trial access, which can expand options beyond standard of care. Cancer.gov Practical factors: insurance contracts, travel/logistics, and availability of multidisciplinary clinics (same-day consults with surgery/medical/radiation oncology). If you share the specific cancer type/stage and where you’re willing to travel, I can narrow this to a tailored short list and the right specialty clinics inside each center.