EXHIBIT 23.2

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-57012) of Varian Medical Systems, Inc. of our
report dated March 31, 2003 relating to the financial statements of Varian
Medical Systems, Inc. Retirement Plan-Profit Sharing Element, which appears in
this Form 11-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

San Jose, California

June 26, 2003