 [ Symptoms ] no period 10yrs today i noticed a little bit of white creamy susbstance coming out of my left nipple not pregnant 31yr old female no period for 10yrs spotted last week than heavy 1 day very painful yesterday stopped today i noticed a very little creamy milk susbstance on my left nipple i am definitely not pregnant i am bloated more facial hair than nomal i have gained a lot of weight on last couple weeks i have only had 3 periods in my life 4 if you count the spotting from last week i have had cysts in my ovaries in the past a few of them ruptured idk if i still do no health insurance til jan 2016 [ Disease ] i have never heard anything linking cancer to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia it is possible that the stress of living with and being treated for cancer might have triggered or exacerbated any latent mental issues she may have had but for cancer and mental health issues to be linked seems very very unlikely keep in mind that many people suffer from mental illnesses for years before being diagnosed especially if their symptoms are minor and non disruptive and stressful events can cause any underlying issues to rapidly deteriorate it is possible that your friend is unfortunately one of many to slip through the cracks even in recent years diagnosis and treatment of psychological issues can be very difficult as not everyone responds the same even to the most reliable methods a physician or psychologist possible both can help your friend find more specialized help if traditional methods do not seem to be working assuming she is on medication they can explore different types to see if they work better and sometimes psychiatry can help more effectively it depends on the patient the severity of the illness and what kind of bipolar or schizophrenia your friend has you yourself can help by being there for her in what i am sure must be a very difficult and frightening time for you both sometimes with mental disorders having a loved one by your side can serve as a valuable anchor point for seeking or sticking with treatment on a side note ect has been heavily criticized for years with fewer and fewer official sources recommending it due to its immediate and later side effects it is entirely possible that it has made your friend is condition worse but i cannot say for sure having only a limited amount of information