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Some of the top cancer care hospitals on the West Coast of the US, based on national rankings and National Cancer Institute (NCI) designations, include: City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Duarte, CA) UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco, CA) UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA) Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, CA) Fred Hutch Cancer Center/University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle, WA) OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (Portland, OR) Top-ranked cancer hospitals in California City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Duarte): A National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center recognized for bringing new treatments to patients through innovative research. It is consistently ranked among the top cancer hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco): Ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for national cancer care. It holds an NCI comprehensive cancer center designation. Stanford Health Care at Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto): Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. As a top academic medical center, it is a leader in clinical trials and innovative therapies. UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles): Consistently ranked as one of the best cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. It has been an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center since 1976 and is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center (La Jolla): San Diego County's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. It is repeatedly ranked among the top 50 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. Top-ranked cancer hospitals in Washington Fred Hutch Cancer Center/University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle): An NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center that unites comprehensive care with advanced research to provide leading-edge cancer treatment. It is nationally ranked for cancer care. Swedish Medical Center (Seattle): Home to the Swedish Cancer Institute, which focuses on providing advanced treatments and compassionate care. It was also listed among Newsweek's top cancer hospitals. MultiCare Cancer Institute (Tacoma): Located at Tacoma General Hospital, this center offers nurse navigators, a dedicated cancer psychologist, and access to cancer research and clinical trials. Top-ranked cancer hospitals in Oregon OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (Portland): Nationally ranked for cancer care and an NCI-designated cancer center. It is known for its research and treatment innovation. Compass Oncology (Tigard and other locations): A network of cancer centers that emphasize personalized patient care and clinical trials. CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative (Astoria): A collaboration that expands the expertise of OHSU to communities on the Oregon coast.