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Here are five of the top cancer care hospitals on the U.S. West Coast, each offering cutting-edge treatment, research, and multi-discipline care. Of course the “best” hospital will depend on the exact cancer type, treatment required, patient status and logistics. 1. UCSF Medical Center (San Francisco, California) 6 Its cancer program, the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, is an NCI-designated “Comprehensive Cancer Center” (meaning excellence in research + clinical care + education). Wikipedia+2Cancer.gov+2 According to a ranking list, UCSF was first in California and fifth nationwide in NCI research grants. Wikipedia On the west coast, its strong in complex cases, advanced therapies, precision medicine. Good choice if you are in Northern California or willing to travel to the Bay Area. 2. City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center – Duarte (Duarte, California) 6 Recognised as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. City of Hope+1 It has a robust research orientation + clinical trials + collaborative care. Good option for the Los Angeles / Southern California region, especially for patients looking for wide specialist access. 3. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Seattle, Washington) 6 Located in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch offers “leading-edge treatments” and access to clinical trials flagged by its website. Fred Hutch Particularly strong for certain complex/rare cancers and for patients wishing to access advanced protocols. If you’re in Washington / the Pacific Northwest region, this is a top choice. 4. Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles, California) 6 Ranked among the top hospitals in California for cancer care—e.g., ranking #11 for cancer in a recent specialty ranking. Wikipedia Large academic medical center, with research, multidisciplinary teams, and broad access to resources. A strong option for Southern California when location or access is key. 5. University of California, San Diego – Moores Cancer Center (San Diego / La Jolla, California) 6 One of the top-ranked cancer programs in California. Becker's Hospital Review+1 Good for patients in San Diego / southern California region who prefer strong research-oriented but more regional access. Might offer shorter travel than LA for some patients and still high calibre care. 3.5UCSF Medical Center4.7City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte3.4Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterUse two fingers to move the mapHold Ctrl to zoom© Mapbox Terms© OpenStreetMap How I chose them / what to look for I focused on west coast (California + Washington) centres with NCI or equivalent top designation. I referenced national ranking sources (e.g., U.S. News, Becker’s review) to capture reputation. Becker's Hospital Review+2Verywell Health+2 Key criteria: multidisciplinary oncology teams, research/clinical trial access, reputation for complex cases, geographical coverage for the west coast. Tips for selecting the right hospital Cancer subtype matters: Some hospitals may have special strengths (e.g., hematologic vs solid tumour, rare cancers). Clinical trials: If standard treatments have been exhausted, access to trials is important. Logistics & travel: For many patients, frequent visits are needed — consider travel burden, lodging, support. Support services: Beyond treatment — rehabilitation, psychosocial support, survivorship, etc. Second opinions: It can be worth getting a second opinion at a top-centre even if the primary care is local. If you like, I can expand the list to 10 or 15 hospitals across the entire West-Coast region (California, Oregon, Washington, maybe Arizona) with comparative details. Would you like that?