EXHIBIT 23(b)






                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
CEL-SCI Corporation on Form S-3 of our report dated December 15, 2003, appearing
in the  Annual  Report on Form 10-K of  CEL-SCI  Corporation  for the year ended
September 30, 2003 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in the
Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


Deloitte & Touche LLP

McLean, Virginia
December 15, 2003