Yes to the port! I also wasn’t given a choice, & my first port stopped working about a year after therapy. I had it removed, & threw a blood clot. I wasn’t being treated, but having scans every 3 months, a lot of surgical biopsies, & other surgeries. I never had trouble with needles, but after chemotherapy, it was VERY painful to have blood drawn, or an IV. I was told that my veins were scarred from therapy. My cancer came back after 18 months, so new port, more therapy. That port also stopped working after a couple years, so I had it removed in December. When they suggested no anesthesia, I told them I’ve had way too many procedures & surgeries, & I choose to sleep through them now. They seemed to understand. My advice, hard yes to the port. Let other peoples judgement be about them, it has nothing to do with you. There are no rewards for being the “best” patient! Best of luck through your treatment. ❤️