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Methods: In order to achieve the aforementioned goals, the following research tools were utilized: the NCN-36 scale to examine hope, the AIS to ascertain the acceptance of one\u2019s condition, and the KI scale to present socio-demographic\u2013temperamental variables. Results: The patients exhibited an average level of acceptance of their disease while simultaneously demonstrating a high level of hope. Cluster analysis identified four groups of patients that differed significantly in terms of disease acceptance and felt hope (p &lt; 0.001). Significantly higher acceptance of the disease was found in urban patients (p = 0.038) and those with higher education (p = 0.011), while lower acceptance was noted in those aged over 75 (p = 0.006). In turn, the experienced hope was influenced by variables such as age, place of residence, education, housing situation (living alone or with family), overall pace of activity, basic mood, and social and professional status. Conclusions: The researchers identified four distinct attitudes among the patients based on their disease-related experiences. 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