Key terms included “HPV-independent cervical squamous carcinoma”, “HPV-associated cervical squamous carcinoma”, “molecular classification of cervical cancer”, “HPV-independent cervical adenocarcinoma”, “TP53”, “lncRNAs”, along with related synonyms and variations, in order to identify all studies relevant to the topic. The gene discussed is TP53; the disease is cervical adenocarcinoma.