Varian Medical Systems (VAR) 10-Q 2016 Q3 Quarterly report

Exhibit 15.1

August 9, 2016

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We are aware that our report dated August 9, 2016 on our review of interim financial information of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. for the three and nine month periods ended July 1, 2016 and July 3, 2015 and included in the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2016 is incorporated by reference in its Registration Statements on Form S‑8 (No.333-188693, No.333-168444, No. 333-168443, No. 333-146176, No. 333-130001, No. 333-152903, No. 333-123778, No. 333-75531, No. 333-57006, No. 333-57008, No. 333-57010, and No. 333-161307).

Very truly yours,

/S/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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