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The best cancer care hospitals on the West Coast of the US, based on national rankings and recognition as National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer centers, are primarily located in California and Washington state. California California is home to several highly-ranked cancer centers, with City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center being the top-ranked in the state and among the best in the nation. City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center (Duarte): Consistently ranked as one of the top cancer hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (top 5 as of 2024-25 rankings) and the highest-ranked in the West. It is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center known for its research and patient care. UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco): A nationally ranked hospital and NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center that is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital (Palo Alto): Nationally ranked and recognized for its advanced cancer treatment and research. UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (Los Angeles): Consistently recognized as one of the best locations for cancer care, ranked highly nationally and is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and NCCN member. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles): A nationally ranked cancer program known for its specialized treatment plans and clinical trials. UC San Diego Health-Moores Cancer Center (La Jolla): An NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center with nationally ranked specialties. Washington The Pacific Northwest's leading institution is located in Seattle. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center/University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle): Recognized as the top cancer hospital in the Pacific Northwest and is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. It offers a wide range of leading-edge treatments and clinical trials. Oregon While Oregon has excellent regional cancer centers like those within the Providence health system, such as the Providence Cancer Center in Southern Oregon, they do not appear on the national honor rolls to the same extent as the institutions in California and Washington. These hospitals are distinguished by their National Cancer Institute (NCI) designations, participation in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), and high rankings from publications like U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, which are indicators of high-quality, research-driven, and comprehensive cancer care.