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As I said, this is basically how it works. But for some, the CA is not a reliable test. There have been women diagnosed in the later stages with barely a rise in their CA, and others whose CA is over the roof. But as many times the surgery cannot remove everything (esp in later stages) that is why chemo is done. It helps to remove any microscopic cells that may be left.
If the CA is a good indicator for you, your onc will keep track of it and use it to determine how well chemo is working. It will also let them know if you are having a recurrence.
Chris