EXHIBIT 23(b)












INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in this  Amendment  No.  1 to
Registration  Statement No.  333-111357 of CEL-SCI  Corporation on Form S-3/A of
our report  dated  December 15,  2003,  appearing  in the Annual  Report on Form
10-K/A 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
February 6, 2004