EXHIBIT 23.1

              Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Auditors

     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-67906) and related Prospectus of Cell
Therapeutics, Inc. and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report
dated March 19, 2001, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and
schedule of Cell Therapeutics, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K/A)
for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.



                                    /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Seattle, Washington

November 6, 2001