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Yes, MUGA scans involve a needle. They put in an access needle so they only stick you one time. But, they have to take some blood to mix in a little vial with something that they then "cure." After a few minutes they reinject that blood mix so that they can see your blood as it circulates through your heart. It did not hurt - I promise!
No matter what your onc says - get a port! They will save the veins in your good arm for later draws or injections for scans. The port is not difficult to install and will save you a lot of sticks in your veins. You will not be sorry. You get some cream to numb the area over the port site and do not even feel when the needle goes in for your blood draw and infusion. They stick you one time each clinic visit and that is it.
Try to breathe out the fear of your needles. Easier said than done, but try to practice that relaxation and see if it helps.
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