An initial prototype of a noninvasive diagnostic device was developed based on optical spectroscopy and completed a clinical study in 76 patients that demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of skin cancer (IRB # CR-10-004). This initial prototype consisted of two separate devices and probes: one to collect Raman spectra (RS) and the other to collect diffuse reflectance and laser induced fluorescence spectra (DRS+LIFS). type, but a combination of modalities gave the best diagnostic performance for all types of skin cancer.