Cancer sticks is colloquially used to refer to cigarettes, which are known to cause cancer and other health problems. However, there are various synonyms that can be used to refer to cigarettes without using the derogatory term. Some of the commonly used synonyms include, but are not limited to, smokes, fags, cigs, a pack of death, coffin nails, and cancer sticks. Other synonyms include cancerettes, nicotine sticks, death sticks, tar wands, and puff pipes. While each of these synonyms is intended to convey the harmful effects of smoking, they provide a more gentle way of referring to cigarettes.