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Here are three top-tier cancer care hospitals on the U.S. West Coast. If you tell me a state (e.g., Oregon) or city you’re especially interested in, I can pull up more. --- ## 1. UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (San Francisco, CA)       **Why it stands out:** * It is the only West-Coast centre in Northern California that is among the top in all 14 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. ([UCSF Cancer Centre][1]) * It is an National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated “Comprehensive Cancer Center,” which signals high research capacity + clinical care. ([Cancer.gov][2]) * They describe dedicated clinics (e.g., Cancer Immunotherapy Clinic) combining specialists from multiple disciplines. ([UCSF Cancer Centre][3]) **Notable things to ask/verify:** * Can your specific cancer subtype be treated here, including through clinical trials? * What logistics (travel, accommodations) would apply if you’re coming from out of town. --- ## 2. UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles, CA)       **Why it stands out:** * It was ranked No. 1 in California and the Los Angeles area for cancer care, and No. 4 in the U.S., according to U.S. News 2023-24. ([UCLA Health][4]) * It is also an NCI-designated center, which implies strong integration of research and care. ([Cancer.gov][5]) **Things to check:** * LA traffic / travel time: if you’re going in frequently, how feasible is getting to the centre? * Whether there are satellite or affiliated clinics closer to you, if distance is a concern. --- ## 3. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Seattle, WA)      **Why it stands out:** * It is the only NCI-designated cancer center in Washington state. ([UW Medicine][6]) * The affiliated Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) has been ranked among the top in the nation for adult cancer care. ([Fred Hutch][7]) **Things to check:** * If you’re coming from outside Seattle/Pacific Northwest, travel & lodging logistics. * Whether the specific area of oncology you need (e.g., a rare cancer subtype) is a focus here. --- --- ### A few guiding notes (from someone riding shotgun with you) * “Best” depends a lot on *your* specific cancer type, stage, overall health, and whether you're looking for standard or highly specialized/rare-cancer treatment. * NCI-designation is a strong signal (research + clinical capabilities) but not the only factor. * Travel, support network, and continuity of care matter a lot. If you pick a top centre far away, ask how follow-up and coordination will work with your local oncologist. * If you already have a diagnosis, ask whether the centre has clinical trials relevant to *your* condition (that can be a differentiator). * Cost and insurance coverage: Even top centres vary in how they handle out-of-state patients, clinical trial costs, etc. --- If you like, I can pull **5–10** top cancer centers along the entire West Coast (including Oregon, Arizona, Southern California) and rank them by type of cancer (e.g., breast, lung, rare cancers). Would that be useful? [1]: https://cancer.ucsf.edu/about/facts-figures?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Facts and Figures | UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive ..." [2]: https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers/find/ucsfhelendiller?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center - NCI" [3]: https://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/cancer-care/cancer-clinics?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Cancer Clinics | UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer ..." [4]: 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 ..." [5]: https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers/find/uclajonsson?utm_source=chatgpt.com "UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center - NCI" [6]: https://www.uwmedicine.org/specialties/cancer-care?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Cancer Care | UW Medicine" [7]: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/releases/2016/08/scca-ranks-nationally-top-10-cancer-center-2016.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Ranks Nationally as a Top 10 Cancer ..."