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The West Coast has several world-renowned cancer care centers. Here are some of the top institutions: California: Stanford Cancer Center (Stanford) - Comprehensive cancer center with cutting-edge research and treatment UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (San Francisco) - Leading research institution with highly specialized care City of Hope (Los Angeles area) - Independent research hospital specializing in cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases Cedars-Sinai Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute (Los Angeles) - Large academic medical center with extensive cancer programs UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (San Diego) - NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center Washington: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (Seattle) - Pioneer in bone marrow transplantation and cancer research University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle) - Strong cancer program affiliated with Fred Hutchinson Oregon: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute (Portland) - NCI-designated cancer center with precision cancer medicine focus These institutions are typically designated as NCI (National Cancer Institute) Comprehensive Cancer Centers, which is the highest designation. They offer cutting-edge treatments, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary care. Would you like me to search for the most current rankings or information about any specific type of cancer care?RetryClaude can make mistakes. Please double-check responses. Sonnet 4.5