EXHIBIT 23(b)















                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use in this  Amendment  No. 1 to  Registration  Statement  No.
333-41554  of  Cel-Sci  Corporation  of our  report  dated  November  17,  2000,
incorporated  by  reference  in  the  Prospectus,   which  is  a  part  of  such
Registration  Statement,  and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in such Prospectus.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

McLean, VA
September 17, 2001