Thanks for the advice! Yes, the vocal exercises are very tiring for me as well, but I keep pushing myself. Not only do I get tired, but it can make the nerves in my tongue go crazy since I have a good bit of nerve damage still. I made myself give two 20 minute and one 40 minute professional presentations within the first 3 months after surgery to just make myself keep pushing and get through it and not let my fears get the best of me. I knew if I could get through it at my worst, then it would only get easier. Even still I find myself pretty self conscious about my speech since I am always aware of how difficult it is to talk now.

I am now stuck on this last bit. So far my speech therapist has only been verbally coaching me and I haven't gotten any take home charts or anything (I've asked, and I only see her when I see my oncologist which is only once every 3 months). I may have to schedule an additional appointment with her if I continue to be stuck.

Thanks again and best of luck to you as well as you continue to fight this too!